Ascultă Radio România Actualitaţi Live

European funds for Romania "must be met"

Romania maintains its position to benefit from the additional funds for both the common agricultural policy and the structural and cohesion funds.

European funds for Romania "must be met"

Articol de Angela Bârgoan, 14 Noiembrie 2012, 07:20

Romania wants an additional allocation of European funds-said in Brussels, Prime Minister Victor Ponta, after a meeting devoted to the support of a strong cohesion policy, with a significant budget for 2014-2020.

The talks are difficult, because you have found a solution that will reconcile different positions.

On the one hand, the recipient states, who want at least allocations at the level of previous budget; on the other hand, the net contributing countries, seeking discounts on various levels.

According to the premier, our country maintains its position to benefit from the additional funds for the common agricultural policy and the structural and cohesion funds.

In return, Romania pledged to improve their administrative capacity at the same time in order not to lose the money you allocate again.

The Prime Minister also said that on the way to the airport he calls on president Traian Basescu to determine, for a meeting on Wednesday, according to the head of State’s schedule.

He asks the president to represent the mandate at the European Council, and if he not receives, will be the one who will come to Brussels said Prime Minister Victor Ponta.

And President Traian Basescu claimed to have in the days following a meeting with Prime Minister Victor Ponta.


Translated by
Denisse-Meda Bucura
MTTLC, Bucharest University

The Senate and Chamber of Deputies have begun their first parliamentary session of the year
News in English 03 Februarie 2026, 16:27

The Senate and Chamber of Deputies have begun their first parliamentary session of the year

A new session has begun in Parliament — deputies and senators have resumed their work, elected new leadership...

The Senate and Chamber of Deputies have begun their first parliamentary session of the year
Minister of Agriculture requests budget allocations unchanged from last year
News in English 03 Februarie 2026, 16:26

Minister of Agriculture requests budget allocations unchanged from last year

Minister of Agriculture Florin Barbu is requesting allocations in this year's state budget at the same level as the funds...

Minister of Agriculture requests budget allocations unchanged from last year
Public administration reform and economic recovery measures to be adopted soon
News in English 02 Februarie 2026, 11:32

Public administration reform and economic recovery measures to be adopted soon

The government is considering two options for promoting administrative reform and the economic recovery package: an emergency...

Public administration reform and economic recovery measures to be adopted soon
People's Advocate notified: Is it legal not to pay the first day of sick leave for chronically ill patients?
News in English 02 Februarie 2026, 11:31

People's Advocate notified: Is it legal not to pay the first day of sick leave for chronically ill patients?

The Federation of Cancer Patient Associations has sent an open letter requesting the Ombudsman's intervention regarding...

People's Advocate notified: Is it legal not to pay the first day of sick leave for chronically ill patients?
Raed Arafat calls for limiting minors' access to social media
News in English 31 Ianuarie 2026, 20:39

Raed Arafat calls for limiting minors' access to social media

The head of the Department for Emergency Situations, Raed Arafat, believes that the time has come for Romania to take a bold...

Raed Arafat calls for limiting minors' access to social media
Vrancea: Education and Health Union Members Threaten to Launch a General Strike
News in English 31 Ianuarie 2026, 20:38

Vrancea: Education and Health Union Members Threaten to Launch a General Strike

Education and Health union members announce that they will launch radical protests if the budget cuts proposed by the...

Vrancea: Education and Health Union Members Threaten to Launch a General Strike
The Senate and Chamber of Deputies begin the first parliamentary session of the year on Monday
News in English 31 Ianuarie 2026, 20:37

The Senate and Chamber of Deputies begin the first parliamentary session of the year on Monday

The Senate and Chamber of Deputies begin the first parliamentary session of the year on Monday, February 2. The members of...

The Senate and Chamber of Deputies begin the first parliamentary session of the year on Monday
Starting February 1, the first day of sick leave will no longer be paid
News in English 31 Ianuarie 2026, 20:36

Starting February 1, the first day of sick leave will no longer be paid

On Monday, new rules on sick leave payments will come into force, according to which the first day of sick leave will no...

Starting February 1, the first day of sick leave will no longer be paid

Radio România

DOLJ: Bărbat acuzat de uciderea animalelor cu intenţie, după ce doi câini au fost descoperiți morți la domiciliul acestuia

DOLJ: Bărbat acuzat de uciderea animalelor cu intenţie, după ce doi câini au fost descoperiți morți la domiciliul acestuia

DOLJ: Bărbat acuzat de uciderea animalelor cu intenţie, după ce doi câini au fost descoperiți morți la domiciliul acestuia
Ciprian Ciucu, despre eficientizarea STB: Nu vor fi şoferi şi vatmani concediaţi, nu li se vor reduce lor salariile

Ciprian Ciucu, despre eficientizarea STB: Nu vor fi şoferi şi vatmani concediaţi, nu li se vor reduce lor salariile

Ciprian Ciucu, despre eficientizarea STB: Nu vor fi şoferi şi vatmani concediaţi, nu li se vor reduce lor salariile
Factorii ce pot duce la apariția cancerului, explicați de Managerul Institutului Oncologic Bucureşti. „Tratamentele s-au îmbunătățit foarte mult”

Factorii ce pot duce la apariția cancerului, explicați de Managerul Institutului Oncologic Bucureşti. „Tratamentele s-au îmbunătățit foarte mult”

Factorii ce pot duce la apariția cancerului, explicați de Managerul Institutului Oncologic Bucureşti. „Tratamentele s-au îmbunătățit foarte mult”
BUZĂU: Contracte pentru apă-canal şi iluminat public, în valoare de 131 milioane lei, semnate în 29 de localități

BUZĂU: Contracte pentru apă-canal şi iluminat public, în valoare de 131 milioane lei, semnate în 29 de localități

BUZĂU: Contracte pentru apă-canal şi iluminat public, în valoare de 131 milioane lei, semnate în 29 de localități