Category Archives: Public Affairs

Happy Romania National Day! #1Decembrie

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Cristina Popa
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Romanian Elections 2014: Queueing for Democracy

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Cristina Popa

As a Romanian, you would think the right to vote is granted by Constitution. Not so much abroad especially when the PM in office knows exactly how you’re going to vote. Have a look at how easy the Government made … Continue reading →

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#KlausIohannis Wins Romanian Presidential Elections

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Cristina Popa

… While his opponent, Prime Minister Victor Ponta denies the right to vote to hundreds of thousands of Romanians waiting in long queues outside Embassies all across Europe. Shame on you Victor Ponta! Congrats Klaus Iohannis! Santa’s coming early in … Continue reading →

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An American in Husasau de Tinca

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Cristina Popa

In communist Romania, people were either comrades or Americans. My grandmother was an American and so was her family. Basically, they were capitalists or Americans which was the derogative term used by the Communists to finger point people who refused … Continue reading →

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EU Anti-Corruption Report 2014 Unveiled

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Cristina Popa

The European Commission just adopted its first EU Anti-Corruption Report. Highlights: 76% of Europeans think that corruption is widespread in their own country. More than half of Europeans (56%) think the level of corruption in their country has increased over … Continue reading →

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Carbon Footprint Per Nation & Capita

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Cristina Popa

A carbon footprint comparison of total carbon dioxide emissions by nation and per capita shows there’s plenty of room for smaller countries to reduce their carbon footprints. Source (available in PDF format): Tracking Carbon Emissions

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Davos: Lagarde Highlights Gender Inequality

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Cristina Popa

Accroître le taux de participation des femmes au marché du travail, et valoriser leur rôle comme moteur de croissance #wef14 #gendergap — Christine Lagarde (@Lagarde) January 25, 2014 When in Davos… Stay politically correct and you’ll be safe! Christine Lagarde … Continue reading →

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US Assistant Secretary Nuland: Romanian Rule of Law Raises Concerns

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Cristina Popa

Victoria Nuland, US Assistant Secretary, has travelled to Romania on a two-day official visit marking Romania’s NATO accession tenth anniversary as well as related bilateral agreements. The United States has a profound interest in the continued development of the rule … Continue reading →

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Romania: Why Don’t You Come Over? We speak better English than anywhere you’ve been in France

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Cristina Popa

Originally posted on Communication for Development of Ideas:
With over 7 million immigrants living in the UK – about 11% of the population, notably from India (658k), Poland (521k) and Pakistan (452k), the UK is said to be fearing Romanian…

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EU Free Movement for Romania and Bulgaria

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Cristina Popa

Happy New Year! Romania and Bulgaria have just been granted full EU rights as of today, 7 years after their accession into the European Union. Aside from alarmist voices, some people have actually taken to counting “influx” of Romanians at … Continue reading →

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