September 30, 2025 UPDATE (1)
A roundup of local and world news

Newsroom, 30.09.2025, 17:13
GAZA – Romania remains committed to supporting lasting peace and stability in the Middle East – president Nicuşor Dan on Tuesday wrote on X. He hailed “the significant effort of American President Donald Trump towards achieving peace in Gaza, as shown by the plan presented yesterday”. “This plan is a real chance to end the war in Gaza, ensuring the immediate release of hostages and the provision of vital humanitarian aid to the population of Gaza” – the president added. According to Nicușor Dan, Romania will continue to work closely with the European Union, the United States of America and other international partners “to reach a constructive commitment and a future of security and peace for all the peoples of the region”.
IMF – Fiscal discipline, responsible public spending, reducing social inequalities, increasing the efficiency of revenue collection, are top priorities for the Bucharest government – Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said during his meeting with the Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund, Jeroen Clicq. Talks focused on the current budgetary situation and the measures required to curb the deficit. Ilie Bolojan said that the top priorities are reducing expenses, increasing revenue collection and directing resources towards areas with development potential, such as energy and agriculture. In turn, the IMF Executive Director confirmed that Bucharest is on the right path in the fiscal consolidation process and assured that he will provide support for the reform process. He also highlighted the need for political stability for the implementation of the measures adopted by the Romanian Government. (VP)