Rares Bogdan

EU might Accelerate the Entry of Bulgaria, Romania and Croatia into Schengen

The Czech Presidency of the Council of the European Union has invited the Ministers of Internal Affairs of Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania to Prague on September 13 to discuss the accession of the three Balkan countries to the Schengen Area, SchengenVisaInfo.com reported citing Romanian MP Rares Bogdan.

PM Citu: We have sources of financing, we will do as promised, we will cross the Carpathians by motorway

Prime Minister Florin Citu said on Friday in Baia Mare, that there are sources of financing for large investment projects in Romania and that he will make good on his promises. "I want to assure Romanians that we will have sources of funding and that what we have promised to do by 2024 - and I said that we are preparing for a government of at least eight years throughout 2028 - we will do.

Romanian PM Challenges Ex-PM for Ruling Party Leadership

Prime Minister Florin Citu announced on Sunday that he will challenge Ludovic Orban for the leadership of the National Liberal Party, PNL, at its upcoming next on September 25.

"The party needs a new breath, it needs a new management that comes with new elements while taking the liberal principles and traditions further at the same time," said Citu during the launch of his candidacy.

Gov't Consultations/ Orban: I presented PNL proposals - Citu as PM, Chamber of Deputies Speaker for Liberals

The leader of the National Liberal Party (PNL), Ludovic Orban, said on Monday that he presented to President Klaus Iohannis the proposal for Prime Minister, Florin Citu, and that he was proposed to take over the role of Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies. "I participated in the consultations called by President Klaus Iohannis.

Liberals to validate proposal of prime minister Wednesday

National Liberal Party (PNL) First Deputy Chairman Rares Bogdan announced that the Liberals will validate the prime minister proposal at a meeting of the National Political Bureau (BPN) on Wednesday. "We will discuss tomorrow [the proposals of prime minister]. We will validate in the evening, probably in the BPN meeting around 19.00 or 20.00, after we talk about the proposals at noon.

#2019PresidentialElection/ Dancila: We are heading towards monopoly of power that Iohannis desires

The candidate of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) in the presidential elections, Viorica Dancila, claimed on Thursday that the president, Klaus Iohannis, desires "a monopoly of power", is a "dictator" president, who wants to lead the Government and Parliament and who threatens his opponents with prosecutors, through intermediaries.

#2019PresidentialElection/President Iohannis says to have voted for normal Romania

The National Liberal Party (PNL) presidential candidate in today's election, incumbent President Klaus Iohannis, said on Sunday he voted for "normal Romania". "Today is an extremely important day to Romania, and I admit as much for me. I voted for normal Romania. I wish Romania an excellent future and I hope to receive confirmation today that many Romanians want the same thing.

Orban: PNL intensifies lobbying for resuming procedure to designate EU Chief Prosecutor

The National Liberal party (PNL) MEPs will intensify the lobbying for resuming the procedure of appointing the EU Chief Prosecutor, given that the odds of the Romanian candidate to this position - Laura Codruta Kovesi - have improved, the Liberals' leader, Ludovic Orban, said on Monday.

PNL Chairman Orban proposes Violeta Alexandru as interim chairperson of PNL Bucharest branch (sources)

Counselor of the National Liberal Party's (PNL) Chairman Violeta Alexandru was proposed as interim chairperson of the PNL Bucharest branch by Ludovic Orban, according to some Liberal sources. PNL's Executive Bureau meeting will vote on this proposal on Tuesday. Violeta Alexandru held the Public Consultation and Social Dialogue Ministry portfolio in the Government led by Dacian Ciolos.

Orban (PNL): Cannot grant social assistance benefits to strong people who don't like to work

National Liberal Party (PNL) chairman Ludovic Orban stated on Sunday at the rally in Galati that PNL has a governing program and under it, social assistance benefits will no longer be granted to those who benefit from them and refuse a job. "If someone tells you that PNL does not have a program, it means he/she is malicious. Through everything we do we show that we do have a program ...