President and PM to participate in Brussels European Council session

President Traian Basescu and PM Calin Popescu Tariceanu leave to Brussels on Thursday, in order to participate in the spring session of the European Council (March 8-9).

It is the first reunion of the council where Romania participates as a full member of the European Union.

President Basescu informed the press about the main subjects to be approached in this session :

– The EU energy policy

– The possible cuts into bureaucracy designed to simplify procedures for citizens and companies

– An evaluation of the Lisbon strategy goals accomplishment

Basescu also mentioned two measures critical for Romania – the allocation of resources for education and research, as well as funds for the development of business potential.