EY announces new manifesto to boost EU competitiveness
23 comprehensive policy recommendations set out by the EY organization to make improvements in key priority areas including trade, sustainability and digital transformation.
23 comprehensive policy recommendations set out by the EY organization to make improvements in key priority areas including trade, sustainability and digital transformation.
The event was addressed by Zoltán Áldott, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of MOL Group, and Marco Mensink, Director General of the European Chemical Industry Council.

CEE is transforming from Europe's periphery into a defence industry powerhouse, according to a new KPMG study. The region's combination of cost efficiency, industrial capacity, and strategic location is attracting investment as European defence spending increases.
The EU's downward trend in transport costs ended abruptly in March 2026, with Romania emerging as one of the most heavily impacted member states.
ING Bank Romania reported a 5% increase in total revenue for 2025, surpassing RON 4 billion (€800 million).
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the resulting energy price shock are putting additional pressure on Romania's economy, already affected by the EU's highest inflation, a major fiscal deficit and internal political risks, according to an eToro analysis.
In 2025, Romania recorded one of the highest shares of young entrepreneurs in the EU, with those aged 20–29 accounting for 10.3% of the country's self-employed population.