Romania: Social Democrats challenge bill on Romania’s EUR 17 bln SAFE (…)

May 21, 2026

Social Democrats challenge bill on Romania’s EUR 17 bln SAFE financing scheme for defence sector
May 21, 2026

Social Democrats challenge bill on Romania’s EUR 17 bln SAFE financing scheme for defence sector.

The president of the Chamber of Deputies and head of the Social Democratic Party (PSD), Sorin Grindeanu, on May 20 filed a request with the (…)

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