The Government on Thursday took responsibility before Parliament for the draft law on organizing parliamentary and local elections in 2012 on the same day. read more...

The Romanian Chamber of Deputies on Thursday adopted a bill on the car pollution tax, which amends the first registration tax criticized by the Court of Justice of the European Union. read more...

Romanian President Traian Basescu said Thursday the Interior Ministry will continue layoffs. Speaking after a meeting of Romania's highest defense body (CSAT), the president said discussions focused on further reorganizing the ministry. He added that the layoffs made so far have not affected the institution's operating capacity. read more...