Author: Ana Banu

New psychoactive substances included in the term “drug”. On Tuesday, the 22nd of November 2022, the Romanian Government adopted a proposal completing Law no. 143/2000 regarding the prevention and fight of trafficking and illegal consumption of drugs, therefore classifying new… Read more<strong>RLWeek</strong> November 21 – 27, 2022: Changes in drug legislation, Romania leaves Russian-led investment banks, permits for renewable energy

Appointing procedure commenced for the European Delegated Prosecutor in Romania On Monday, the 16th of May 2022, the Romanian Ministry of Justice has commenced the delegation procedure for the European Delegated Prosecutor (EDP) in Romania. [Source] New Offshore Law On… Read more<strong>RLWeek</strong> May 16- 22, 2022: Appointing procedure commenced for the EDP in Romania. New Offshore Law. COVID-19 recognised as occupational disease. Vehicles on humanitarian missions exempted from tolls. EU Justice Scoreboard 2022. EC demands that Romania transposes the Renewable Energy Directive. EC refers Romania to EU Court of Justice. Annual report on the fight against antisemitism, xenophobia, radicalisation, and hate speech

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

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

Romania aids Ukraine with analgesics, anti-inflammatory, antibiotics, and disinfectants On Monday, February 21, 2022, the National Committee for Emergency Situations has issued Decision no. 8 of February 21, 2022, on delivering international emergency civil protection assistance to Ukraine. Following a… Read more<strong>RLWeek</strong> February 21-27, 2022: Romania aids Ukraine with medicine and disinfectants. Ukraine sues Russia over “independence” of Donetsk and Lugansk. First methane-reducing feed additive in the EU. Restrictive measures in the EU following Ukraine crisis. Romania donates over a million COVID-19 vaccine doses. The Romanian President firmly condemns Russia’s actions against Ukraine. Romanian working group created to aid Ukrainian refugees

New interest and property statements to be completed and transmitted exclusively online Order no. 887/2022 for the modification and completion of the annexe to Order no. 96/2021 of the Vice President of the National Integrity Agency for the approbation of… Read more<strong>RLWeek</strong> January 17-23, 2022: Interest and property statements to be made exclusively online. Romanian Ministry of Justice commences selection procedure for European Delegated Prosecutor. Warsaw Convention report: recommendations for Romania concerning the fight against money laundering. New procedure for technic certification in international road freight transport. Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs addresses the declarations of Russia on the presence of NATO forces on the Eastern flank

Cigarette trafficking scheme exposed in Italy On Tuesday, November 30, 2021, the Palermo Office of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office led an operation against a criminal organized group involved in smuggling tobacco products. The Italian Financial Police of Palermo arrested… Read more<strong>RLWeek</strong> November 29-December 5, 2021: Cigarette trafficking scheme exposed in Italy. EU Commission refers Romania to EU Court of Justice over environmental issues. New Romanian ambassadors appointed to the EU and NATO. EU Commission calls on Romania to comply with EU copyright rules. Romania publishes COVID-19 travel list

New EU regulations regarding toxic residues On Monday, October 25, 2021, the Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/1864 of 22 October 2021 was published in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Regulation has the purpose of amending Annexes II, III… Read more<strong>RLWeek</strong> October 25-31, 2021: New EU regulations on toxic residues. Commencement of selection procedure for Romanian liaison magistrate. Foreign Investors Summit 2021. New Romanian judge appointed to the EU Court of Justice. European Commission endorses Romania’s recovery and resilience plan. European Commission takes action on cybersecurity of radio equipment. Romania publishes red, yellow, green COVID-19 travel lists

EU Justice Scoreboard – 2021 On Tuesday, September 14, 2021, the High Court of Cassation and Justice has published the EU Justice Scoreboard for 2021. The Scoreboard provides an annual overview comprising comparative data on the efficiency, quality and independence… Read more<strong>RLWeek</strong> September 13-19, 2021: EU Justice Scoreboard for 2021. UN warns about human rights risks of AI. HERA, the future of navigating public health emergencies. European Lawyers Day event and theme. Romania published red, yellow, green COVID-19 travel lists

Investigation of Facebook transaction On Monday, the 2nd of August 2021, the European Commission has commenced an investigation regarding the purchase of Kustomer by Facebook, in light of the effects that the operation in question might have on the competition… Read more<strong> RLWeek </strong> August 02-08, 2021: Investigation of Facebook transaction. Potential contribution to CoD budget. Novavax contract. EU report on visa-free travel regime. State of alert extended. Romania donates vaccine doses to Tunisia, Egypt, Albania and Vietnam. The Agreement for the termination of intra-EU bilateral investment treaties