{"id":981863,"date":"2026-02-12T13:55:43","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T11:55:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rri.ro\/?p=981863"},"modified":"2026-02-12T12:55:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T10:55:47","slug":"february-12-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rri.ro\/en\/news-and-current-affairs\/newsflash\/february-12-2026-id981863.html","title":{"rendered":"February 12, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Nicu\u0219or Dan at the informal European Council meeting<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Romania\u2019s President, Nicu\u0219or Dan, is attending an informal meeting of the European Council in Brussels today. The main purpose of the gathering is to discuss ways to generate greater prosperity, well\u2011being and high\u2011quality services for citizens, in a global context marked by profound transformation. Strengthening the single market and stepping up the European Union\u2019s competitiveness are the key solutions under review.<\/p>\n<p>From this perspective, the agenda includes topics such as reinforcing European industry and building the EU\u2019s strategic autonomy, cutting red tape and national barriers, simplifying legislation and encouraging investment and innovation.<\/p>\n<p>Ahead of the meeting, President Nicu\u0219or Dan said that Romania\u2019s top priority is to reduce energy prices and ensure a fair distribution of competitiveness funds across the Union. The Romanian president also supports simplifying administrative procedures for businesses, to facilitate increased investment and the expansion of Romanian companies on European markets. He will also call for longer transition periods for implementing environmental policies, so that they remain sustainable and do not negatively impact the economy.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Defense meetings<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Romania\u2019s Defense Minister, Radu Miru\u021b\u0103, is in Brussels today for a meeting with his counterparts from NATO member states, where Romania will present its target of allocating 2.7% of GDP to defense spending. Earlier, the Romanian official held talks with Scott W. Bray, NATO\u2019s Assistant Secretary General for Security and Intelligence.<\/p>\n<p>Minister Miru\u021b\u0103 highlighted the strategic importance of the Black Sea region for allied security and the need to maintain a high level of vigilance and adaptability. He also reiterated the importance of close cooperation in the fields of security and intelligence sharing, as essential elements for strengthening NATO\u2019s deterrence and defense posture, particularly on the Eastern Flank.<\/p>\n<p>Yesterday, also in Brussels, Radu Miru\u021b\u0103 took part in the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting, where European defense ministers gave their final approval to rearmament programmes for eight member states. Romania received the second\u2011largest allocation in the European Union under the SAFE mechanism, amounting to \u20ac16.7 billion.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Romania to take over the presidency of SEECP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Romania will take over the rotating presidency of the South\u2011East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) from Bulgaria on 1 July, with the mandate running until 30 June 2027. According to a statement from the Romanian Foreign Ministry, by assuming this responsibility Romania reaffirms its commitment to regional cooperation, good\u2011neighborly relations and support for EU enlargement.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Romania\u2019s mandate will focus on accelerating the European integration of partners involved in the process, boosting regional cooperation with an emphasis on energy, transport and digital connectivity, strengthening political and economic dialogue among participants, and enhancing regional resilience in the face of current geopolitical challenges and hybrid threats.<\/p>\n<p>Established in 1996, SEECP is a non\u2011institutionalized regional cooperation structure, a political forum managed exclusively by participants from South\u2011East Europe.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Romania\u2019s Tourism Trade Fair opens in Bucharest<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The spring edition of the Romanian Tourism Trade Fair opened today in Bucharest. Over four days, industry representatives are presenting their offers for 2026 holidays. Early\u2011booking packages for the Romanian seaside, exotic destinations and foreign trips, mountain holidays, as well as cultural and themed tours in Romania and abroad are among the proposals showcased at the fair.<\/p>\n<p>According to specialists, Romanians are travelling less and less within the country. Data from last year show that only two months were profitable for domestic tourism. At the same time, the number of people staying in accommodation facilities at the end of the year dropped significantly, the vice\u2011president of the National Association of Travel Agencies, Adrian Voican, has told Radio Romania.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Romanian productions at the Berlin International Film Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Romania is participating in five sections at the 76<sup>th<\/sup> edition of the Berlin International Film Festival, set to open today. The event is one of the most important film festivals in the world. Romanian participation is supported by the Romanian Cultural Institute.<\/p>\n<p>The productions presented include <em>Shot Reverse Shot<\/em> by Radu Jude and Adrian Ciofl\u00e2nc\u0103, <em>On Our Own<\/em> directed by Tudor Cristian Jurgiu, and <em>The Universe Atlas<\/em> by Paul Negoescu, a Romanian\u2011Bulgarian co\u2011production. Romania is represented by the Romania\u2013France\u2013Lebanon co\u2011production <em>Someday, a Child<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Romania has won the Golden Bear three times: with <em>Child\u2019s Pose<\/em> in 2013, <em>Touch Me Not <\/em>in 2018, and <em>Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn <\/em>in 2021. (VP)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nicu\u0219or Dan at the informal European Council meeting Romania\u2019s President, Nicu\u0219or Dan, is attending an informal meeting of the European Council in Brussels today. 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