Romania is a profoundly pro-European country, both at a political and social level. Since becoming a member of the European Union, Romania has undergone a period of modernization and socio-economic development, aiming to improve the quality of life of its citizens. There are millions of Romanians who work, travel or study in the European Union […]

Could you talk to us about the European Commission Representation in Romania, your missions and skills? The Commission has a presence in Romania since 1993, when a Delegation was opened for the first time. It has provided support to Romania throughout the accession process and has become a Representation since the moment of accession in […]

On 1 January 2019, Romania will take over its first mandate at the Presidency of the EU Council. The rotating Presidency will unfold at a crucial moment for Europe’s future, when widely shared answers to the current challenges faced by the EU will shape its architecture and decision-making process for the next decade.   In […]

I offer a brief reflection on Romania’s strategic challenges for the coming year. Centennials may note that Romania benefits today from an unprecedented security and prosperity. Our efforts are based primarily on major objectives : the Great Centennial as a reference for reflection and projection; the Romanian Presidency of the Council of the EU in […]

“Give me good cooks, and I will provide you with good treaties,” Talleyrand promised Napoleon, as he used our know-how to serve his negotiations. The importance we place on gastronomy and food is certainly a French specificity. The culture that has developed around this desire to “eat well” and to share quality products is anchored […]

Can you explain what the CPMR is, and your mission?   I am Secretary General of the Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions (CPMR) which was created more than forty years ago now. We represent 160 member regions, which recognise the added value of an association like ours. The CPMR was created to support the interests […]

This poll “Reflection Europe or give your opinion on Europe” is the result of an opinion formed by the Committee of the Regions, which I proposed three years ago, and which was intended to reconnect Europe with citizens. We start from the fact that the Europeans do not understand how Europe works and that they […]

Mr. President, what’s the role of Veneto Region for the future of the European Project? Luca Zaia: The role of Veneto in Europe is to share its cultural background full of experiences in order to bring forward a real challenge: creating a Europe of the Regions, that means a Europe that is less controlled by […]