Romania: Romania Secures EUR2B Funding From World Bank Group

April 20, 2026

Romania Secures EUR2B Funding From World Bank Group
Apr 20, 2026

Romania Secures EUR2B Funding From World Bank Group.

Romania will receive EUR2 billion in funding for major investment projects, among which almost EUR1 billion for the retooling of Reactor 1 at the (…)

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