Romania: USR and PNL propose “European Romania Year” and decade-long plan (…)

May 19, 2026

USR and PNL propose “European Romania Year” and decade-long plan for euro adoption by 2037
May 19, 2026

USR and PNL propose “European Romania Year” and decade-long plan for euro adoption by 2037.

Lawmakers from Romania’s Save Romania Union (USR) and National Liberal Party (PNL) have submitted a legislative proposal to designate 2027 as the (…)

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