Romania: Romania ranked 53rd most influential country in the Global Soft (…)

January 21, 2026

Romania ranked 53rd most influential country in the Global Soft Power Index 2026
Jan 21, 2026

Romania ranked 53rd most influential country in the Global Soft Power Index 2026.

Romania has climbed two positions to 53rd in the global rankings, according to the new iteration of the Global Soft Power Index by Brand Finance, after its Soft Power score increased from 39.5 to 40.3 out of 100, driven by substantial improvements across media perceptions, technology (…)

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