Romanias Parliament passes the state budget bill for 2013 amid criticism from the opposition.
Romania has made progress in the field of justice, but further progress is still needed.
The Romanian chemical plant Oltchim will be declared insolvent, with a view to reorganisation.
Romanias public budget for 2013 will be accompanied by fiscal measures concerning the companies in the energy industry and agriculture.
The announcement of the American Investment Bank J.P. Morgan that it will include Romania in the banks Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets has boosted the national currency, which was already on an ascending path.
The Romanian Government plans to slash the VAT on basic foodstuffs and to increase the national minimum salary.
