Bucharests plan to reduce social security contributions was not accepted by the international lenders.
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On a visit to Poland, US president Barack Obama reiterated his countrys commitment to the security of its east-European allies.
The 32 Romanian MEPs who have won their seats in Sundays ballot have already started to outline their political agenda for their Brussels term in office.
Germany reiterated support for accepting Ukraine, Georgia and the Republic of Moldova into the EU
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Ukraine has a new president, but its problems are yet to be solved.
Romanias left-of-centre government is facing its first motion of censure, tabled by the Liberals in opposition
