Even though Law no.361/2022 regarding the protection of whistle-blowers (‘Law no.361/2022’) has entered into force in December 2022, the date for transposing all the legal provisions was 17 December 2023, which leads us to the following question: ‘Is whistleblowing now mandatory in Romania or not?’
Embarking on business ventures in Romania presents a myriad of opportunities and challenges. As a law firm – shifting its primary focus from white-collar crime to its adjacent, preventive component on commercial law in Romania – we had the privilege of guiding clients through the intricate landscape of Romanian business regulations, enriching revenues, and ensuring …
This article highlights the essential role that the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) will play in criminal investigations aimed at preventing and sanctioning individuals and/or legal entities who perpetrate crimes against the financial interests of the European Union (EU), as well as the competence of the European prosecutors delegated to perform criminal investigation activities in …
In its assessment on recovery and resilience plans, the European Commission allocated to Romania a pre-financing instalment amounting to €1.85bn for implementing its National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) that has to comply with the criteria set out by the Commission. The Romanian government and the competent authorities are keen to ensure the timely implementation …
