Ministrul Economiei: Rheinmetall trebuie să construiască navele la Mangalia pentru a primi certificatul de cooperare

Romania's economic strategy requires that military procurement projects, like the four patrol vessels from Rheinmetall, be executed locally. This aims to ensure over 50% of the allocated budget is spent in the national economy. The interim Minister of Economy, Irineu Darău, highlighted the need for dual education in technical high schools by 2030 to support workforce needs. However, procedural blockages at the Mangalia Shipyard due to international litigation and bankruptcy issues hinder progress. The first auction for the shipyard's assets saw no bidders, primarily due to high starting prices, despite the ministry's lack of influence over the situation.