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Romanian Government Delays Public Administration Reform Due to Coalition Disagreement
The Romanian government postponed a public administration reform due to disagreements within the ruling coalition on measures to reduce personnel costs, particularly in local administrations, despite a 10% increase in personnel expenses in the first half of 2024.
Romanian Government Delays Public Administration Reform Due to Coalition Disagreement
The Romanian government postponed a public administration reform due to disagreements within the ruling coalition on measures to reduce personnel costs, particularly in local administrations, despite a 10% increase in personnel expenses in the first half of 2024.
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44% Bias Score
Death of Romania's First Post-Communist President, Ion Iliescu, Sparks Reflection on Contentious Legacy
Ion Iliescu, Romania's first post-communist president, died at 95; his legacy remains controversial due to his involvement in the violent 1989 revolution and subsequent accusations of crimes against humanity, though he was never convicted.
Death of Romania's First Post-Communist President, Ion Iliescu, Sparks Reflection on Contentious Legacy
Ion Iliescu, Romania's first post-communist president, died at 95; his legacy remains controversial due to his involvement in the violent 1989 revolution and subsequent accusations of crimes against humanity, though he was never convicted.
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40% Bias Score
No-Confidence Vote Against EU Commission to be Debated
A no-confidence vote against the EU Commission, initiated by a Romanian right-wing MEP, will be debated next week after securing sufficient support; accusations include mismanagement of the COVID-19 pandemic, withholding of information, and biased application of the Digital Services Act.
No-Confidence Vote Against EU Commission to be Debated
A no-confidence vote against the EU Commission, initiated by a Romanian right-wing MEP, will be debated next week after securing sufficient support; accusations include mismanagement of the COVID-19 pandemic, withholding of information, and biased application of the Digital Services Act.
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44% Bias Score
Romania's Presidential Election: A Pivotal Choice for EU, NATO Alignment
Romania's presidential election on Sunday pits pro-EU candidate Nicușor Dan against far-right nationalist George Simion, with high voter turnout, especially among the diaspora, potentially deciding Romania's future alignment within NATO and the EU.
Romania's Presidential Election: A Pivotal Choice for EU, NATO Alignment
Romania's presidential election on Sunday pits pro-EU candidate Nicușor Dan against far-right nationalist George Simion, with high voter turnout, especially among the diaspora, potentially deciding Romania's future alignment within NATO and the EU.
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48% Bias Score
Romania's Presidential Runoff: Simion vs. Dan
Romania holds a presidential runoff election on May 4th between hard-right candidate George Simion (40.5% in the first round, 61% of diaspora votes) and pro-European independent Nicușor Dan; the outcome will significantly shape Romania's domestic and foreign policies.
Romania's Presidential Runoff: Simion vs. Dan
Romania holds a presidential runoff election on May 4th between hard-right candidate George Simion (40.5% in the first round, 61% of diaspora votes) and pro-European independent Nicușor Dan; the outcome will significantly shape Romania's domestic and foreign policies.
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40% Bias Score
Ponta Faces Treason Charges Over 2014 Flood Response
Former Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta faces criminal charges of high treason and aggravated murder for allegedly prioritizing Belgrade during the 2014 floods by opening the Iron Gates dam, causing flooding in Romanian villages; conflicting accounts and evidence exist.
Ponta Faces Treason Charges Over 2014 Flood Response
Former Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta faces criminal charges of high treason and aggravated murder for allegedly prioritizing Belgrade during the 2014 floods by opening the Iron Gates dam, causing flooding in Romanian villages; conflicting accounts and evidence exist.
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52% Bias Score
Iliescu's Death Exposes Deep Divisions in Romania
Romania's first post-communist president, Ion Iliescu, died at 95 on Tuesday, prompting a divided national response and a political rift at his state funeral on Thursday, with over 1100 deaths during the 1989 revolution, 862 occurring after he took power.
Iliescu's Death Exposes Deep Divisions in Romania
Romania's first post-communist president, Ion Iliescu, died at 95 on Tuesday, prompting a divided national response and a political rift at his state funeral on Thursday, with over 1100 deaths during the 1989 revolution, 862 occurring after he took power.
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16% Bias Score
Romanian Vice-Prime Minister Resigns After Admitting to Bribery
Former Romanian Vice-Prime Minister Dragoș Anastasiu resigned after admitting to paying approximately €170,000 in bribes between 2009 and 2017 to a tax inspector to avoid penalties for employing staff illegally; this highlights systemic issues with background checks for high-ranking government offic...
Romanian Vice-Prime Minister Resigns After Admitting to Bribery
Former Romanian Vice-Prime Minister Dragoș Anastasiu resigned after admitting to paying approximately €170,000 in bribes between 2009 and 2017 to a tax inspector to avoid penalties for employing staff illegally; this highlights systemic issues with background checks for high-ranking government offic...
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52% Bias Score
Dan Wins Romanian Presidency in Runoff
In Romania's presidential runoff, liberal Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan defeated nationalist George Simion by 54.1% to 45.9%, overcoming a significant first-round deficit thanks to a surge in support and a substantial increase in diaspora votes.
Dan Wins Romanian Presidency in Runoff
In Romania's presidential runoff, liberal Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan defeated nationalist George Simion by 54.1% to 45.9%, overcoming a significant first-round deficit thanks to a surge in support and a substantial increase in diaspora votes.
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32% Bias Score
Tight Romanian Presidential Runoff: Simion vs. Dan
Romania holds a presidential runoff election on May 18th between far-right candidate George Simion (~41% in round 1) and liberal-progressive Nicusor Dan (~21% in round 1), with the outcome highly dependent on voter turnout and recent shifts in political alliances.
Tight Romanian Presidential Runoff: Simion vs. Dan
Romania holds a presidential runoff election on May 18th between far-right candidate George Simion (~41% in round 1) and liberal-progressive Nicusor Dan (~21% in round 1), with the outcome highly dependent on voter turnout and recent shifts in political alliances.
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40% Bias Score
Dan and Simion Clash in Romanian Presidential Debate: Tight Race Looms
In a recent debate, Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan and AUR leader George Simion clashed on economic policies, EU integration, and public sector reform, with a recent poll showing Simion narrowly ahead of Dan (55.4% vs 44.6%).
Dan and Simion Clash in Romanian Presidential Debate: Tight Race Looms
In a recent debate, Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan and AUR leader George Simion clashed on economic policies, EU integration, and public sector reform, with a recent poll showing Simion narrowly ahead of Dan (55.4% vs 44.6%).
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40% Bias Score
German Election Results Fuel Concerns About Extremism in Romania
The strong showing of Germany's far-right AfD in recent elections raises concerns in Romania about similar trends ahead of its own presidential vote. This outcome could influence Romania's response to Russian interference and its foreign policy alignment with the EU and US.
German Election Results Fuel Concerns About Extremism in Romania
The strong showing of Germany's far-right AfD in recent elections raises concerns in Romania about similar trends ahead of its own presidential vote. This outcome could influence Romania's response to Russian interference and its foreign policy alignment with the EU and US.
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56% Bias Score
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