Page contents Page contents Disclaimer: This page exclusively serves information purposes and is not an exhaustive database of projects funded by the Recovery and Resilience Facility. Notably, the map provides a snapshot of projects based on the current status of their implementation. It does not reflect the distribution of the projects funded by the Recovery and Resilience Facility across the different areas within Romania. The map will be regularly updated to include additional projects and information. The showcase of the projects on this page is without prejudice to any future assessment by the Commission in the context of the verification of the satisfactory fulfilment of milestones and targets pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2021/241 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Recovery and Resilience Facility. The measure references mentioned below are those contained in the Annex to the Council Implementing Decision approving the Romanian Recovery and Resilience Plan and allow for easy identification of the measures For more info on the projects, please contact the Commission’s representation in Romania ESOs: carmen [dot] antonieec [dot] europa [dot] eu (carmen[dot]antonie[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu); liana [dot] goranec [dot] europa [dot] eu (liana[dot]goran[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu); norma [dot] nitescuec [dot] europa [dot] eu (norma[dot]nitescu[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu); madalina [dot] zamfirec [dot] europa [dot] eu (madalina[dot]zamfir[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu) Increasing digital competences of public service and digital education for citizens (reference C7.R4 in the Romanian Recovery and Resilience Plan) This reform aims to support the digitalisation of the economy and the transition to industry, by aligning the labour market to the latest developments in this sector. The reform refers to amending the Classifications of Occupations Code, including the definition of new digital occupations, in line with other EU countries. The Ministerial order has been adopted and is enforced. More information can be found on the ministry webpage here and here Sustainable transport, decarbonisation and road safety (reference C4.R1 in the Romanian Recovery and Resilience Plan) The reform aims to promote smart, safe and inclusive mobility in Romania, and enhance the sustainability of the transport sector by supporting its green and digital transition. The reform includes three sub-measures: road decarbonisation in line with “polluter pays” principle, which shall enter into force by 30 June 2024; development of alternative fuel infrastructure for road vehicles, in particular the installation of at least 30,000 recharging points by 30 June 2026; adoption of the National Road Strategy. The National Road Strategy has been adopted and is enforced. More information can be found on the ministry webpage here Better regulation for future technologies, in particular hydrogen and storage solutions (reference C6.R4 in the Romanian Recovery and Resilience Plan) Romania will amend the existing legislative and regulatory framework to support the deployment of renewable hydrogen, with a focus on the transport and energy (gas and electricity) sectors. In particular, the reform foresees a National Hydrogen Strategy and a Strategy Action Plan, setting the timetable for the implementation of the measures in the Strategy. The reform will remove any legislative and administrative obstacles for the development of the renewable hydrogen technology and contribute to the achievement of the future national and European targets for the production, storage, transport and use of renewable hydrogen by 2030. By way of regulation, hydrogen-ready appliances (such as boilers) and equipment shall be mandatory as of 1 January 2026 for all new installations. The amendments to the legislative and regulatory framework based on the National Hydrogen Strategy and relevant Action Plan shall be completed by 31 March 2023. The National Hydrogen Strategy and Action Plan are part of a technical assistance project supported from the European Commission's Directorate-General for Supporting Structural Reforms (DG REFORM). The consortium of consultants which will support the implementation of this project was selected and an inter-institutional working group has been set by the Romanian authorities. More information can be found on the ministry webpage here and here Reform 1. Electricity market reform, replacement of coal in the energy mix and support for a legislative and regulatory framework for private investment in renewable electricity production; Reform 2. Improving corporate governance of state-owned companies in the energy sector; Reform 3. Green budgeting (reference C6.R1, C6.R2 and C6.R3 in the Romanian Recovery and Resilience Plan) The reforms aim to decarbonise the Romanian energy sector, with a focus on power generation. Reform 1 covers two main measures: the coal phase-out and the increase of renewables electricity generation capacity. The new Energy Law shall enter into force by 30 June 2023. As a result of those actions, an additional capacity of at least 3,000 MW of renewable energy (wind and solar) shall be put into operation and connected to the grid by 30 June 2026. Reform 2 focuses on improving the corporate governance of state-owned enterprises, with a focus on the energy sector. The reform shall also complete the listing of at least 15% shares of Hidroelectrica by 30 June 2023. Reform 3 aims at allowing the monitoring of green budgetary expenditure and the assessment of the environmental and climate impact of fiscal policy. The methodology shall be adopted, published and implemented by 30 September 2023. 1.695 MW of coal-fired installed electricity production capacity have been decommissioned by Romania, as part of the already approved first payment request. More information can be found on the ministry webpage here Reform of the protection system for adults with disabilities (reference C13.R2 in the Romanian Recovery and Resilience Plan) In December 2022, the Romanian government approved the National Strategy on preventing the institutionalisation of adults with disabilities and accelerating the de-institutionalisation process, 2022-2030. The strategy aims to set up the framework to ensure that adults with disabilities are integrated into society. Implementing this Strategy should reduce the number adults currently in dedicated institutions for people with disabilities from 16,911 in 2020 to 11,500 by June 30, 2026, and further to 10,349 by the end of 2030. The National Strategy has been adopted and is enforced. More information can be found on the ministry webpage here. Reform of long-term care services for older people (reference C13.R7 in the Romanian Recovery and Resilience Plan) The Romanian government approved in December 2022 the National Strategy on Long-Term Care and Active Ageing for 2023-2030. The strategy has the objective to increase the number of elderly people who are able to live an independent life as long as possible, while improving access to adequate long-term care services for dependent elderly people. Romania has a rapidly ageing population, with around 3.7 million people aged 65 or over, around 19.2% of the population. This share is expected to increase further to 27.7% by 2050. At the same time, migration is expected to continue, birth rates to remain low, and life expectancy to increase. This is set to result in a significant proportion of elderly people, especially over the age of 80, who require long-term care services. The strategy intends to strengthen the management, funding and quality of long-term care services for the elderly, prioritises prevention measures to enhance the efficiency of expenditures the quality of social assistance of the elderly. It is based on the principle of person-centred care and the priority support for home and community care. The National Strategy has been adopted and is enforced. More information can be found on the project webpage here. Stepping up the fight against corruption (reference C14.R6 in the Romanian Recovery and Resilience Plan) The objective of the reform is to step up the fight against corruption, by adopting the national strategic framework for its prevention and repression, strengthening the anti-corruption institution, DNA, recovering the damage and proceeds of crime, ensuring an efficient system for declaring assets and interests, and implementing the new anti-corruption strategy. Romania will also introduce the law on protection of the whistle-blowers, transposing the related EU directive. The National Anti-Corruption Strategy has been adopted as part of the already-approved first payment request. More information can be found on the ministry webpage here
