President and PM to participate in Brussels European Council session
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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.