Kaos. Panic, anger and confusion ahead of Romanian parliamentary elections

The surprise raise of the far-right, pro-Russian candidate Calin Georgescu in presidential elections sent Romanian society into a spiral of panic, anger and confusion ahead of key parliamentary elections scheduled Sunday. Georgescu (62), running as independent, came from nowhere to win the first round of presidential elections, with some 23% of the votes. He was followed by centrist, progressist Save Romania Union (USR) candidate Elena Lasconi and incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, a Social Democrat (PSD), both at 19%. The first two are expected to face voters again in a runoff, Dec. 8.Read More →

Updated - Romania Representatives - European Parliament 2024 - 2029 A comprehensive overview by Grayling Romania September 2024

Update: Following Ursula von der Leyen’s nomination of Roxana Minzatu for the position Executive Vice-President for People, Skills and Preparedness, this report has been updated to include a description of her new portfolio. This report provides a detailed overview of Romanian MEPs’ policy priorities, positions within the European Parliament, and the crucial role of their assistants. We highlighted the primary policy areas of interest for them, including specific initiatives and legislation they support, showcasing their commitment to addressing both national and European issues.Read More →

Europe has voted – What lies ahead

From the 6th to the 9th of June 2024, EU citizens across 27 member countries went to the polls to elect their representatives at the European Parliament for the next five years. The election is one of the largest in the world and will determine the political direction of the European Union. An expected swing to the right has been largely confirmed but the ruling centrist coalition that brought Commission President von der Leyen to power retains its majority. This initial report provides an analysis of the results and aims to shed light on how they will affect EU policies.Read More →

Grayling CEE Outlook Report 2024

No honeymoon for the Cabinet of Social Democrat Marcel Ciolacu

Grayling AcTrend Report 2022

Romanian foreign policy plays at home

Romania in 2022 - the arranged political marriage goes relatively well

Grayling's Views: Outlook for 2023 CEE region An overview of geopolitical risks in 2023 in Central and Eastern Europe February 2023

Legislative Report Romania 2018