Category: Week in a nutshell

The police will have a maximum of 12 hours to determine one’s identity  On May 3, 2022, Law no. 122/2022 amending and supplementing art. 36 of Law no. 218/2002 on the organisation and functioning of the Romanian Police, was published… Read moreRLWeek February 4-10, 2022: The police will have a maximum of 12 hours to determine one’s identity; Regulation on the organization and functioning of the Legislative Council; The State border crossing points for shipments of waste and secondhand goods

State aid for zootechnics. On Thursday, the 21st of April 2022, Emergency Government Ordinance (EGO) no. 51/2022 was published in the Official Journal of Romania, Part I, no. 393. EGO no. 51/2022 established an aid scheme for bovine, pig, and… Read more<strong>RLWeek</strong> April 25 – May 1, 2022: State aid for zootechnics. State aid investments increased for large impact projects. Ukrainian refugee accommodation refund. Sanitary veterinary and food safety prices amended. Law regarding online education amended

Bills submitted to the European Commission. On Monday, the 18th of April, 2022, the Romanian Ministry of Justice submitted new Justice and Criminal code bills to the European Commission, an action taken within the Cooperation and Verification Mechanism. The finalisation… Read more<strong>RLWeek</strong> April 18 – 24, 2022: Bills submitted to European Commission. Romanian Embassy to reopen in Ukraine. Romania’s Digitalisation Degree. EDPS annual report

Ecological education introduced in gymnasium On the 7th of April 2022, Order no. 3446/2022 regarding the approval of the school curriculum for the optional subject Ecological education and for environmental protection, grades V-VII (gymnasium level) was published in the Official… Read moreRLWeek February 4-10, 2022: Ecological education introduced in gymnasium; The National Drug Strategy for 2022-2026; The EU is working on new rules for regulating cryptocurrencies

Skateboarding recognised as official sport. On Friday, the 25th of March 2022, Order no. 140/2022, that officially recognises the sports branch of Skateboarding in Romania, was published in the Official Journal of Romania, Part I, no. 294. Skateboarding is officially… Read more<strong>RLWeek</strong> March 28 – April 3, 2022: Skateboarding recognised as official sport. Fishing regulations for 2022. Copyright law amended. Self-taxation and withholding tax form amended. Large impact project state aid limit increased. EGO for price adjustments

The European Commission launches one-stop-shop to support researchers of Ukraine. On Tuesday, March 22, 2022, The European Commission has commenced a project that offers information and support services to Ukraine-based researchers and researchers fleeing Ukraine. The portal brings together initiatives… Read more<strong>RLWeek</strong> March 21 – 27, 2022: One-stop-shop to support Ukrainian researchers. The first reunion of the Interministerial Committee for monitoring the deployment of the National strategy for preventing and tackling antisemitism, xenophobia, radicalisation and hate speech. Recognition of professional quality of lawyers from the EU, SEE, or Switzerland. First Romanian-Spanish Think Tank: No tanks for Ukraine. Romanian Government to support the expenses for refugee housing. Charles Michel re-elected president of the European Council. Roaming prices reduced between Romania and the Republic of Moldova. Task Force for digitalisation

State aid scheme to support the activity of animal breeders. Draft. On Friday, March 18, 2022, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has launched for public debate the Draft of Government Emergency Ordinance on the establishment of a state… Read more<strong>RLWeek</strong> March 14- 20, 2022: State aid scheme to support the activity of animal breeders. Law on metropolitan areas. Emergency plan for the security of gas supply

National interest infrastructure projects. On Monday, the 7th of March 2022, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure set for public debate a draft Emergency Government Ordinance (EGO) amending and supplementing certain normative acts regarding infrastructures of national interest. [source] Moldova-Romania… Read more<strong>RLWeek</strong> March 7 – 13, 2021: National interest infrastructure projects. Moldova-Romania roaming charges decrease. Employee secondment amendment. Fiscal and budgetary measures approved. Import goods relief from taxes and VAT. Safety conditions in the context of the Ukrainian war. Ukrainian citizen employment placement procedure

List of notary offices providing free counselling to refugees from Ukraine On Thursday, the 3rd March 2022, the National Union of Public Notaries of Romania reported that 52 notary offices in 24 localities in the country had announced, from the… Read more<strong>RLWeek</strong> March 1-6, 2022: List of notary offices providing free counselling to refugees from Ukraine. Young people from Ukraine can enroll at Romanian faculties even without papers of study. OUG for the implementation of the European Aid Fund for disadvantaged people. Refugees from Ukraine benefit from the same medical services as Romanian insurees, without contributing to the health social insurance fund. Romania is joining the process of activating the OSCE Moscow Mechanism on the aggression of the Russian Federation in Ukraine