
Romanian Prime Minister Bolojan supports reducing number of communes, suggests sector mayoralties for those near county seats
Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan stated that reducing the number of communes could be done without major issues, suggesting that communes located near county seats could become sector mayoralties if there is critical mass support for the idea.

Romanian Premier Ilie Bolojan Addresses PSD Attack and Budget Discussions
Premier Ilie Bolojan stated that coalition talks concluded amicably, with final budget corrections expected by week's end, contradicting a PSD attack.

PSD Accuses Ilie Bolojan of Blocking Budget Negotiations
The PSD party accuses Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan of having a 'defiant attitude' and blocking budget negotiations by including provisions that contradict party leaders' requests.

Romanian Liberals Discuss Budget, Criticize PSD on Social Measures
During a National Political Bureau meeting, Romanian Liberal leaders discussed the budget, with Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan stating it's 99% ready and prioritizing balance, while criticizing the PSD for not providing funding sources for social measures.

Ilie Bolojan's interim term at Education has expired. What is the Prime Minister's plan / This is the second time he has not respected the 45-day deadline for an interim position
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan took over as interim Minister of Education on January 14, more than 20 days after Daniel David officially announced his resignation.

European Commissioner Roxana Mînzatu Discusses Social Projects in Romania
European Commissioner Roxana Mînzatu expressed her desire for Romania to be an example in implementing social projects, highlighting a 7.2 billion euro allocation, and discussed accelerating European project implementation with Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan.

Romania Confirms 6% Budget Deficit Target with European Commission
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced that he confirmed with the European Commission a budget deficit target of approximately 6% for Romania this year, affirming the country's commitment to its assumed obligations.

Romanian Prime Minister Bolojan's Visit to Brussels
Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan held a press conference in Brussels following a working visit where he met with several high-ranking European officials.

Romanian Government Employees Demand Prosecution of Premier and Minister
The union of government employees has requested Parliament to initiate criminal proceedings against Premier Ilie Bolojan and Development Minister Cseke Atilla for alleged 'acts committed in the exercise of their function'.

Ilie Bolojan, discussions with Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels to unblock the 231 million euros from PNRR
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan meets on Thursday in Brussels with Ursula von der Leyen and other European leaders to unblock the 231 million euros from PNRR. The agenda also includes priorities

Prison Unions File Criminal Complaint Against Ilie Bolojan
Prison unions in Romania have filed a criminal complaint against Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, accusing him of abuse of office in connection with the adoption of the public administration reform project.

PSD Leader Criticizes Bolojan's Administrative Reforms
A PSD leader has attacked Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, accusing him of sidelining Parliament by adopting public administration reform and an economic recovery package via emergency ordinance rather than through a parliamentary vote.

Romanian Prime Minister Announces 10% Public Sector Job Cuts
Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced that 10% of all public sector employees would be laid off by the end of the year as part of government austerity measures.

Romania Announces 10% Public Sector Job Cuts for Budget Savings
Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced a 10% reduction in public administration staff as part of efforts to achieve budget savings.

Cum răspunde Bolojan la întrebarea dacă ordonanțele adoptate marți ar putea pica la Curtea Constituţională
Premierul Ilie Bolojan afirmă că prevederile cuprinse în cele ordonanțe de urgență privind reforma administraţiei şi pachetul de relansare economică, aprobate de Guvern marți seară, respectă Constituţ

Referendum Proposed to Merge Ilfov County into Bucharest
A referendum has been proposed by an honorary advisor to Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan to 'assimilate' Ilfov county into Bucharest, creating a single administration.

Nicușor Dan Meets Ilie Bolojan Ahead of Brussels Visit
Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan held a working meeting with Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan before the latter's visit to Brussels. They discussed the EastInvest mechanism.

Romanian Entrepreneurs Challenge ANAF's Retroactive VAT Demands
A Bucharest lawyer has sent a memorandum to Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, proposing nine solutions and denouncing as incorrect the tax authority ANAF's demands for retroactive VAT payments from Romanian small business owners for the past six years.

Ilie Bolojan Warns of Revocations if Romania Loses PNRR Funds
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has warned that state secretaries and ministers will be revoked if Romania loses funds from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), urging ministries to accelerate reforms and investments by August 31.

UDMR Leader Kelemen Hunor Describes Ilie Bolojan as Resilient and Stubborn
Kelemen Hunor, leader of the UDMR, characterized Ilie Bolojan as 'extremely resistant to all attacks' and 'stubborn,' recalling his acquaintance with Bolojan before he became prime minister.

Prime Minister Bolojan: 'We have properly concluded the coalition talks' / Wednesday or Thursday, the Government will send the budget to Parliament
Ilie Bolojan said in a B1 TV show that Wednesday's coalition meeting was not marked by disputes between parties, and the PSD's statement after the meeting is 'in contradiction with reality'.

Ilie Bolojan, despre efectele războiului asupra prețului carburanților: „Impactul poate fi mai mare, dacă lucrurile se complică mai mult”
Premierul Ilie Bolojan a afirmat, la B1 TV, că prelungirea războiului din Orientul Mijlociu poate avea un impact mare asupra prețului carburanților și exporturile de petrol și gaze din zonă nu mai…

Over 350 Teachers Resign in Four Months Due to Bolojan Law in Romania
More than 350 pre-university teachers resigned in the last four months of the previous year due to the 'Bolojan Law,' primarily those on fixed-term contracts or 'for the duration of the post's viability.'

Anunțul Guvernului privind românii blocați în Orientul Mijlociu, după ședința de la Palatul Victoria
Guvernul a anunțat luni că situația cetățenilor români blocați în Orientul Mijlociu din cauza conflictului SUA-Israel-Iran a fost analizată într-o ședință convocată de premierul Ilie Bolojan la…

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The European Aviation Crisis Coordination Cell (EACCC) held a meeting to discuss scenarios and action plans for European airspace, as several countries in the Middle East have closed their airspace following the conflict in Iran. Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan stated all national structures are on alert and solutions are being sought for Romanian citizens in affected countries.

CTP Criticizes Grindeanu's Threats Against Bolojan
Romanian journalist Cristian Tudor Popescu criticized PSD leader Grindeanu's threats against liberal Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, calling them 'inconsistent words' made for public consumption.

Bolojan, reacție de la Bruxelles după atacul lui Grindeanu: „Nu am avut telefonul la mine”
Ilie Bolojan a declarat, joi, că nu a avut telefonul la el și nu a putut urmări declarațiile din țară, fiind toată ziua în întâlniri la Bruxelles cu diverși oficiali europeni.

Romanian Prime Minister Bolojan Meets Ursula von der Leyen, Commits to EU Funds
Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels, where the government committed to Romania's requests regarding payment applications 3 and 4 from EU funds.

Romania's PNL Reacts to PSD's Anti-Bolojan Referendum Proposal
Romania's National Liberal Party (PNL) has responded to Sorin Grindeanu's announcement of an internal PSD consultation regarding Ilie Bolojan as prime minister, stating that changing the prime minister is non-negotiable.

PSD Minister Addresses Discontent Over Government Measures and Bolojan's Removal
Social-Democrat Labor Minister Florin Manole acknowledged 'dissatisfaction' within the party regarding some measures taken by the coalition government led by PNL leader Ilie Bolojan, following an announcement by Grindeanu.

Grindeanu Proposes PSD Internal Vote on Bolojan as Premier
PSD President Sorin Grindeanu announced he will propose an internal party vote for social democrats to decide whether to remain in the coalition with Ilie Bolojan as prime minister or to seek an alternative premier.

Romanian Administration Cuts and Economic Recovery Measures Take Effect
Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced that two ordinances, concerning administrative reform and economic recovery measures, have been sent for publication and will take effect.

Government Employees Criticize Bolojan Over Administrative Cuts
The union representing employees at Victoria Palace continues to criticize Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan following the adoption of administrative reforms that include job and salary cuts in state institutions, accusing him of 'persecuting' state workers.

Romanian Official Ilie Bolojan Advocates for Raising Retirement Age Due to Demographic Challenges
Ilie Bolojan, a Romanian official, stated that the retirement age must be increased due to a major demographic problem in Romania, which is straining the public pension system and the state's capacity to replace retiring personnel.

Romanian Prime Minister Bolojan to Nominate New Education Minister After Brussels Trip
Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced that he will nominate a new Minister of Education upon his return from Brussels.

Referendum Proposed for Unification of Ilfov and Bucharest in Romania
Vlad Gheorghe, an advisor to Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, proposes a referendum on the unification of Ilfov county with Bucharest, aiming to eliminate 'local barons' and improve governance.

Kelemen Hunor states some PNRR milestones will not be met, following threats of ministerial dismissals
Kelemen Hunor, president of UDMR, stated that some milestones in the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) 'surely will not be met,' a day after Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan threatened to dismiss ministers over lost funds.

Romanian Senate President Addresses 'Userization' of Premier Bolojan
Mircea Abrudean, President of the Romanian Senate, commented on the extent to which Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has been 'userized,' stating he doesn't know how such an assertion could be quantified and hasn't personally observed it.

Un lider PSD îl atacă direct pe Ciolacu și are un mesaj și pentru Sorin Grindeanu. „Ai făcut sau n-ai făcut 9,3% deficit? 30 de miliarde de euro, s-a aruncat cu banii și la câini”
Primarul PSD al Buzăului, Constantin Toma, îi ia apărarea premierului PNL Ilie Bolojan, în fața atacurilor venite dinspre liderii social-democrați. După ce fostul premier Marcel Ciolacu l-a criticat î

Ilie Bolojan Highlights Japanese Companies' Contribution to Romania on Japan's National Day
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan stated that over 400 Japanese companies operating in Romania contribute significantly to the country's development and modernization, speaking at a reception for Japan's National Day.

Bolojan, despre majorarea preţurilor la carburanți: Depinde de durata acestui blocaj, până se găseşte o soluţie de încetare a focului
Premierul Ilie Bolojan a declarat, miercuri, despre majorarea preţurilor la combustibil, pe fondul conflictului din Orientul Mijlociu, că speră să nu se întâmple asta, dar va depinde de durata…

PSD Accuses Ilie Bolojan of Budget Blockage
The Social Democratic Party (PSD) accuses Ilie Bolojan of an 'inflexible and defiant attitude' that caused a new blockage in the governing coalition, allegedly by not including sufficient funds for PSD's requested support measures, investments, and local authorities in the budget.

Mihai Dimian Appointed Romanian Minister of Education
President Nicușor Dan has signed the decree appointing Mihai Dimian as the new Minister of Education, following a proposal from Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan.

Romanian Foreign Ministry on Citizens' Safety in Iran and Middle East
Romania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that no Romanians have been injured in the Middle East conflict zones and there are no repatriation requests from Iran, despite the ongoing situation.

Romanian Prime Minister Bolojan on Alert Following Middle East Attacks
Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced that all national structures are on alert following attacks in the Middle East, with efforts underway to find solutions for Romanian citizens in countries with closed airspace.

Romanian PM Bolojan Explains PNL Meeting Attendance After Austerity Measures
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan provided explanations for his attendance at a PNL Prahova liberal meeting shortly after the government adopted emergency ordinances for administrative cuts and economic relaunch.

Bolojan: Comisia Europeană a apreciat eforturile pe care le-am făcut pentru a corecta această nedreptate, cea a pensiilor magistraților
Premierul Ilie Bolojan a declarat, joi, la Bruxelles, că în zilele următoare va fi promulgată legea privind reforma pensiilor magistraţilor, iar atunci Guvernul va comunica Comisiei Europene „practic…

Government Employees' Union Demands Investigation into Administrative Reform Ordinance
The union representing government employees accuses the executive led by Ilie Bolojan of improper adoption of administrative reform measures and calls for a criminal investigation into the Prime Minister and Development Minister.

Ilie Bolojan, official visit to Brussels: the prime minister will discuss PNRR with Ursula von der Leyen. The agenda of the trip
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan is on an official visit to Brussels on Thursday, where he has several meetings scheduled, one of which is with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der…

Premierul Ilie Bolojan s-a întâlnit cu europarlamentarii coaliției la Bruxelles. Pe agendă: PNRR, deficitul bugetar și programul SAFE
Premierul Ilie Bolojan a avut, miercuri seară, o întâlnire la sediul Reprezentanței României la Uniunea Europeană cu europarlamentarii partidelor din coaliția de guvernare.

Romanian Prime Minister's Chancellery Cancels Duster Pick-Up Rental Tender
The Chancellery of Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan canceled a tender for the rental of 19 Duster pick-up trucks for three years, citing a change in needs and errors in the procurement documents.

Controversy Continues Over Proposed Abolition of Ilfov County in Romania
The debate over the proposed abolition of Ilfov County continues, with Vlad Gheorghe, an honorary advisor to Ilie Bolojan, citing the presence of 'many local barons' as a reason for a referendum, while Hubert Thuma dismisses his comments.

Ilfov County Council Head Demands Clarification from Bolojan on Metropolitan Bucharest Plan
Hubert Thuma, head of the Ilfov County Council, has publicly demanded that Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan clarify his stance on his honorary advisor's 'attack' regarding the assimilation of Ilfov into a metropolitan Bucharest.

Romanian Politician Comments on Diploma Shredding Protest
Ilie Bolojan, identified as the Romanian Prime Minister, commented on political scientist Cristian Preda's act of shredding his doctoral diploma live on TV, a protest against government austerity measures.

Bolojan Announces Local Administrations to Decide on Gambling Authorizations
Ilie Bolojan announced that the government adopted two emergency ordinances, one for economic recovery and another for administration, with the latter decentralizing the decision-making power for authorizing gambling to local administrations.

Government Employees' Union Criticizes Administration Reform Before Adoption
Representatives of the government employees' union have sent an open letter to Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan and Development Minister Cseke Attila, criticizing the proposed administration reform, arguing that some measures could allow for abuse.

Mesajul lui Ilie Bolojan la patru ani de la declanșarea războiului pe scară largă din Ucraina: „Rezistența Kievului este esențială”
Premierul Ilie Bolojan a venit cu un mesaj pe rețelele sociale prin care a reiterat sprijinul și solidaritatea României față de poporul ucrainean în lupta sa pentru libertate, suveranitate și pace.

Romanian PM Bolojan Threatens Ministers Over PNRR Funds
Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan warned ministers and secretaries of state that they risk dismissal if Romania loses funds from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR).

Hubert Thuma Criticizes Ilie Bolojan and Ciprian Ciucu Over Metropolitan Transport Funding
Hubert Thuma, President of the Ilfov County Council, launched a new attack on Bucharest's General Mayor Ciprian Ciucu and Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan amid disputes over metropolitan transport funding, threatening to halt construction permits in Ilfov.

Ilie Bolojan goes to Brussels next Thursday: the prime minister meets with Ursula von der Leyen and will discuss PNRR. What else is on the agenda
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan will have a meeting next Thursday in Brussels with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, to discuss current aspects related to the implementation of the PNRR.