Darău dezminte acuzaţiile legate de licitația pentru Șantierul Naval Mangalia: "Nu a existat nicio ofertă mai mare"

The interim Minister of Economy, Irineu Darău, confirmed that the Mangalia Shipyard was sold for 138 million euros, the highest amount for a bankrupt company in Romania's post-1989 history. He refuted claims of higher offers and clarified that only equipment and buildings were sold, while state-owned land remains intact. The Romanian state is the primary creditor, owed significant amounts from the sale. The government welcomed the acquisition by Rheinmetall, viewing it as a step towards revitalizing the shipyard and creating jobs. This sale is part of a broader strategy to enhance Romania's defense industry through investments linked to military procurement from Rheinmetall.