Nicușor Dan, ședință de lucru cu mai mulți miniștri pe tema bugetului UE, înainte de Consiliul European

On Friday, the Romanian President will hold a working meeting with several ministers to discuss the Multiannual Financial Framework ahead of the European Council meeting on October 15-16, 2026. Key officials attending include the Minister of Agriculture, the Minister of Finance, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Ursula von der Leyen highlighted the importance of energy vouchers for low-income families in Romania and France, noting a significant rise in gas prices in the EU. She announced an extension for gas exporters to adapt to new EU regulations and emphasized the need for a strategic dialogue on European refineries. Von der Leyen also discussed the future EU budget, stressing the importance of agriculture and cohesion policies while calling for increased own resources.