Romania drafting anti-poverty and social inclusion strengthening strategy in line with EU plans

Romania has begun drafting a national anti-poverty and social inclusion strengthening strategy, according to interim labor minister Dragoș Pîslaru. One in five Romanians lives close to the poverty line, the minister said on Thursday, May 7.

Romania is the first EU member state to have initiated steps for drafting a national anti-poverty and social inclusion strengthening strategy, the official said. As part of the drafting effort, the government submitted documents in hopes of obtaining EUR 3 million in financing from the 2021-2027 Technical Assistance Program.