European Commission voices concern about the amendments to the justice laws

Christian Wigand, spokesperson for the European Commission, quoted First Vice-President Frans Timmermans as saying clearly in the European Parliament debate: While continuing the dialogue with the Romanian authorities, in the spirit of cooperation and in the context of the Cooperation and Verification Mechanism, the European Commission will draw the right conclusions if the amendments to the laws of justice, criminal codes and to the laws on conflict of interest and corruption do not take these concerns into account.

Source: Romania Journal

PSD and ALDE agreed on offshore law; Suciu: 50% of gas production to be traded on the stock exchange; deductions of 30%

PSD and ALDE reached consensus on amendments to the offshore law, PSD deputy leader Daniel Suciu said that after the coalition meeting it was decided that 50% of the Black Sea gas production be traded on the Romanian stock exchange. the investment of those who operate to deduct a maximum of 30% of the additional income tax. The decision was taken on Wednesday after a meeting of the Chamber of Deputies’ Chairman, Liviu Dragnea, the PSD deputy leader Daniel Suciu, with the ALDE representatives – Andrei Gerea and Toma Petcu.

Source: Agerpres, Energynomics, Adevarul, News.ro, Economica, E-nergia

It is a heavier winter waiting for us? Mandatory gas stocks are 14% higher than those in 2017

Natural gas suppliers need to have cumulated gas stocks of 21.3 million MWh by the end of this month, according to a recently approved ANRE decision. The stock is about 14% higher than last winter.

Source: E-nergia, Economica