European Commission

Increase in state aid for the rehabilitation of Bucharest’s district heating system, approved by the European Commission

Nine O' ClockApril 22, 2025

by Nine O' ClockApril 22, 2025027

Increase in state aid for the rehabilitation of Bucharest’s district heating system, approved by the European Commission The European Commission has approved an increase of...

POLITICS

Romania will request the European Commission to relax slaughtering restrictions for farms unaffected by the peste des petits ruminants (PPR)

Nine O' ClockMarch 26, 2025

by Nine O' ClockMarch 26, 2025023

Romania will request the European Commission to relax slaughtering restrictions for farms unaffected by the peste des petits ruminants (PPR) Romania will request an exemption...

POLITICS

Meeting between Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu and Executive Vice-President of the European Commission Responsible for social rights, skills, quality jobs, and training, Roxana Mînzatu

Nine O' ClockFebruary 3, 2025

by Nine O' ClockFebruary 3, 2025028

Meeting between Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu and Executive Vice-President of the European Commission Responsible for social rights, skills, quality jobs, and training, Roxana Mînzatu Attracting...

ECONOMY

European Commission urges Romania to fully implement directive on VAT rates

Nine O' ClockJanuary 31, 2025

by Nine O' ClockJanuary 31, 2025040

European Commission urges Romania to fully implement directive on VAT rates The European Commission has initiated an infringement procedure against Romania and seven other EU...

ECONOMY

European Commission reimburses Romania €1.12 billion for agricultural payments

Nine O' ClockJanuary 10, 2025

by Nine O' ClockJanuary 10, 2025013

European Commission reimburses Romania €1.12 billion for agricultural payments The European Commission has officially reimbursed Romania 1.12 billion euros through the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund...

CONTRIBUTORS

Statement by the European Commission on the occasion of Bulgaria and Romania becoming fully part of Schengen

Nine O' ClockDecember 12, 2024December 12, 2024

by Nine O' ClockDecember 12, 2024December 12, 2024025

Statement by the European Commission on the occasion of Bulgaria and Romania becoming fully part of Schengen The Commission welcomes today’s unanimous decision by the...

POLITICS

Marcel Ciolacu: The European Parliament has validated Ms. Roxana Mînzatu as Vice-President of the European Commission with a significant portfolio as a European Commissioner. Unfortunately, some individuals within the country seem to have forgotten that in Brussels

Nine O' ClockNovember 21, 2024

by Nine O' ClockNovember 21, 2024044

Marcel Ciolacu: “The European Parliament has validated Ms. Roxana Mînzatu as Vice-President of the European Commission with a significant portfolio as a European Commissioner. This...

Social

European Commission praises Moldova and Ukraine’s progress towards EU membership

Nine O' ClockOctober 31, 2024

by Nine O' ClockOctober 31, 2024019

European Commission praises Moldova and Ukraine’s progress towards EU membership The European Commission has commended the progress made by the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine...

EDUCATION

The European Commission, the Ministry of Education and UNICEF join forces to promote a healthy and safe school environment in Romanian schools: The “Policies and resources for safe and supportive schools” project was launched

Nine O' ClockOctober 30, 2024

by Nine O' ClockOctober 30, 2024010

The European Commission, the Ministry of Education and UNICEF join forces to promote a healthy and safe school environment in Romanian schools: The “Policies and...

CONTRIBUTORS

EU Commission Calls for Unity Among North Macedonia’s Leaders to Advance EU Membership

Nine O' ClockOctober 25, 2024October 25, 2024

by Nine O' ClockOctober 25, 2024October 25, 2024019

Von der Leyen Praises Reforms but Calls for Constitutional Progress European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen applauded North Macedonia’s recent reform efforts Thursday, while...

CONTRIBUTORS

Chinese Government Urges Auto Manufacturers to Pause European Expansion Plans Amid Tariff Negotiations

Nine O' ClockOctober 24, 2024

by Nine O' ClockOctober 24, 2024010

Temporary Halt Aims to Navigate New Tariff Challenges as European Demand Dips The Chinese government has requested its automotive companies to temporarily suspend their expansion...

Social

Romania becomes the first country to submit report on Child Guarantee to the European Commission

Nine O' ClockOctober 17, 2024

by Nine O' ClockOctober 17, 2024011

Romania becomes the first country to submit report on Child Guarantee to the European Commission Romania has made a significant step in child rights protection...

ECONOMY

European Commission approves €500 million scheme to support biofuels in Romania

Nine O' ClockOctober 7, 2024

by Nine O' ClockOctober 7, 2024027

European Commission approves €500 million scheme to support biofuels in Romania On Monday, the European Commission announced the approval of a state aid scheme for...

ENERGY

Romania, Bulgaria, and Greece request access to competitive energy prices: European Commission to address the issue

Nine O' ClockOctober 3, 2024

by Nine O' ClockOctober 3, 2024019

Romania, Bulgaria, and Greece request access to competitive energy prices: European Commission to address the issue The European Commission has agreed to discuss the joint...

POLITICS

European Commission proposes nearly €120 million aid for farmers affected by climate events

Nine O' ClockSeptember 23, 2024

by Nine O' ClockSeptember 23, 2024024

European Commission proposes nearly €120 million aid for farmers affected by climate events The European Commission has announced a proposal to allocate €119.7 million from...

DIPLOMACY

Breaking News: Romania secures historic position as Vice President of the European Commission with a major portfolio in Education and Social Policies

Nine O' ClockSeptember 17, 2024

by Nine O' ClockSeptember 17, 2024031

Breaking News: Romania secures historic position as Vice President of the European Commission with a major portfolio in Education and Social Policies For the first...

ECONOMY ENERGY

Romania reaches nearly 90% gas storage capacity, says European Commission

Nine O' ClockSeptember 12, 2024

by Nine O' ClockSeptember 12, 2024027

Romania reaches nearly 90% gas storage capacity, says European Commission The natural gas storage facilities in Romania were filled to 89.58% capacity as of August...

POLITICS

EU member states reject Ursula von der Leyen’s call for gender parity in new European Commission

Nine O' ClockSeptember 2, 2024

by Nine O' ClockSeptember 2, 2024013

EU member states reject Ursula von der Leyen’s call for gender parity in new European Commission Ursula von der Leyen is facing a setback...

POLITICS

Roxana Mânzatu, the latest nominee for the role of European Commissioner

Nine O' ClockSeptember 2, 2024September 2, 2024

by Nine O' ClockSeptember 2, 2024September 2, 2024058

Roxana Mânzatu is Romania’s latest nominee for the role of European Commissioner, according to political sources at Nine O’Clock. MEP Roxana Mânzatu is set to...

ECONOMY

European Commission proposes 9% tariff on Tesla electric vehicles from China for five years

Nine O' ClockAugust 21, 2024

by Nine O' ClockAugust 21, 2024018

European Commission proposes 9% tariff on Tesla electric vehicles from China for five years The European Commission has proposed a 9% tariff on Tesla...

CAPITAL MARKETS - INVESTMENTS - BVB

Mega Image’s Mega Merger: Acquisition of Profi Sparks Monopoly Fears in the Romanian Market!

Nine O' ClockAugust 14, 2024August 14, 2024

by Nine O' ClockAugust 14, 2024August 14, 2024086

Concerns arise over Mega Image‘s acquisition of Profi by Nine O’Clock The Competition Council has a number of competitive concerns regarding the transaction through which...

ECONOMY

European Commission approves EUR 95.3 million restructuring state aid for airline TAROM

Nine O' ClockApril 30, 2024April 30, 2024

by Nine O' ClockApril 30, 2024April 30, 2024015

European Commission approves EUR 95.3 million restructuring state aid for airline TAROM The European Commission on Monday approved, under EU State aid rules, Romania’s plans...

CONTRIBUTORS

BREAKING NEWS: EU Launches Groundbreaking Investigation into Tech Giants Apple, Google, and Meta Over Alleged Violations

Nine O' ClockMarch 25, 2024

by Nine O' ClockMarch 25, 2024017

The European Commission has just announced a groundbreaking investigation targeting major American tech companies Apple, Google, and Meta, over suspected violations of the newly implemented...

CONTRIBUTORS

Romania Risks Losing €500 Million: Negotiations with EU on Microenterprise Taxation at Risk

Nine O' ClockMarch 22, 2024

by Nine O' ClockMarch 22, 2024026

Source: Profit.ro Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu highlighted the ongoing dialogue with representatives of the European Commission to find the best solutions regarding micro-enterprise taxation. Highlighting...

CONTRIBUTORS

Rule of Law – the concept “confusing” an entire continent – From Serbians to Belgians

Nine O' ClockMarch 4, 2024

by Nine O' ClockMarch 4, 2024018

And here’s how it all started from the tail of Europe… Article by Andreea Gudin What we began two weeks ago with an examination of...

AGRICULTURE

European Commission invites farmers to share their experiences of unfair trading practices in the food supply chain

Nine O' ClockFebruary 28, 2024

by Nine O' ClockFebruary 28, 202407

European Commission invites farmers to share their experiences of unfair trading practices in the food supply chain The European Commission invites farmers to share their...

CONTRIBUTORS

Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu attended the “Living Better with Europe” event. Fresh News Tuesday, 20 February 2024

Nine O' ClockFebruary 20, 2024February 20, 2024

by Nine O' ClockFebruary 20, 2024February 20, 202407

Speech by Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu at the “Living Better with Europe” event Fresh News, Tuesday, 20 February 2024, Source: gov.ro Marcel Ciolacu: Good afternoon!...

DIPLOMACY

European Commission proposes to modernise river information services in the EU

Nine O' ClockJanuary 30, 2024

by Nine O' ClockJanuary 30, 2024018

European Commission proposes to modernise river information services in the EU Today, 30 January, the European Commission adopted a new proposal to improve traffic management...

ENERGY

The European Commission pays REPowerEU pre-financing to Romania and 8 other Member States under the Recovery and Resilience Facility

Nine O' ClockJanuary 26, 2024

by Nine O' ClockJanuary 26, 2024016

The European Commission pays REPowerEU pre-financing to Romania and 8 other Member States under the Recovery and Resilience Facility The European Commission pays REPowerEU pre-financing...

ENERGY

European Commission allocates almost €600 million for energy infrastructure projects contributing to decarbonisation and security of supply

Nine O' ClockJanuary 26, 2024

by Nine O' ClockJanuary 26, 2024025

European Commission allocates almost €600 million for energy infrastructure projects contributing to decarbonisation and security of supply The European Commission is allocating almost €600 million...