Author: Cristina Popescu

Following the adoption of EGO no. 82/2023 by the Romanian Government on 26 October, the President of the National Office for Gambling (NOG) issued Order 181/2023, which concerns the approval of conditions for the merger process, spin-offs, or the transfer… Read moreRomania issues new regulations for business transfers by licensed online gambling operators

Romania’s Emergency Government Ordinance no. 82/2023 (EGO no. 82/2023), which was adopted on 5 October and amends Emergency Government Ordinance no. 77/2009 on the organisation and exploitation of games of chance, brings significant tax increases, not only for online gambling… Read moreSignificant tax increases for gambling operators in the Romanian market

The Romanian Competition Council (RCC) recently released a joint study (the “Study”) by the RCC and the Romanian National Regulatory Authority in the Energy Sector (ANRE) showing that market entry for producers of electricity from renewable energy sources (RES) is… Read moreRomanian Competition Council identifies barriers to market entry of renewable electricity producers

As previously announced (see Romania issues draft Emergency Ordinance that could significantly impact gambling industry (cms-lawnow.com), on 5 October 2023 the Romanian Government adopted Emergency Government Ordinance no. 82/2023 (“EGO no. 82/2023”), amending Emergency Government Ordinance no. 79/2009 on the… Read moreRomania changes rules for online gambling operators

A recent draft legislative proposal initiated by the Romanian government is generating serious concerns due to the significant changes recommended by the proposal. The prospective changes are intended to address Romania’s increasing budgetary deficit (currently at 2.33% of GDP, but… Read moreRomania expects significant changes to its gambling legislation

In a surprise move on 16 May 2023, the Romanian Consumer Protection Authority fined 11 local banks, claiming that the manner in which the banks set out the repayment calendar for medium- and long-term loans in customer contracts is a… Read moreRomanian Consumer Protection Authority fines 11 banks for incorrect practices

On 25 April 2023, Romania’s Chamber of Deputies adopted a draft law for supplementing Law no. 46/2003 on patients’ rights, giving each patient the right to personalised medicine, based on a medical recommendation. This Draft Law defines personalised medicine as… Read moreRomania introduces patients’ right to personalised medicine

The Romanian Competition Council has launched three investigations regarding potential price-fixing arrangements in the markets of the production of sunflower oil, butter and sugar. As part of its investigation, the Competition Council conducted dawn raids at the headquarters and other… Read moreRomanian Competition Council investigates potential collusion in sunflower oil, butter and sugar market