European Commission to open consultations with Parliament on Romania’s EU funding

The European Commission will begin a structural dialogue with the European Parliament on November 3 regarding a possible suspension of EU funds for Romania, according to a statement by Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Dan Barna, as reported by Agerpreson September 23.

Barna, a USR representative and vice-president of the Renew Europe group, told Romanian journalists in Brussels that the process was “very important” for ensuring Romania’s access to European financing. He said the consultations would involve the Parliament’s Committee on Regional Development (REGI), the Committee on Development (DEVE), and the Committee on Budgets (BUDG).