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 Journal of Romania, Part I, no. 343. [source]

The National Drug Strategy for 2022-2026

On the 5th of April 2022, Decision no. 344/2022 for the approval of the National Drug Strategy 2022-2026 and the Action Plan for the implementation of the National Drug Strategy 2022-2026 was published in the Official Journal of Romania, Part I no. 334.

Responsible for fulfilling the objectives specific to their field of activity, provided in the National Strategy, are the National Anti-Drug Agency, the ministries and other specialized bodies of the central public administration, the institution of the prefect, as well as the local public administration authorities. [source]

The EU is working on new rules for regulating cryptocurrencies

On the 1st of April 2022, the European Parliament announced that the EU is working on new rules for the Crypto Assets Market (MiCA), which will boost the potential of cryptocurrencies while limiting their threats.[source]

The rules cover transparency, declaration, authorization and supervision of transactions. MEPs want the issuance of some tokens to be overseen by the European Securities and Markets Authority and the European Banking Authority. Cryptocurrency companies will need to better inform consumers about risks, costs and fees. By regulating public offerings of cryptocurrencies, financial stability will be ensured, and other measures will combat market manipulation, money laundering, terrorist financing and other criminal activities.