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A country report for Romania is presented from publisher IHS Market with topics including political structure of the country, economic forecast of the country and risk of terrorism in the country.

A country report for Romania is presented from publisher IHS Inc., with topics including economic growth, political and economic risks, and economic forecasting.

The article presents political risk and economic forecasts for Romania for July 2012. Key points to watch with regards to political stability are identified. Factors that are likely to hinder economic growth are discussed. An overview of the country's political structure including its officials and legislature is provided.

A country report for Romania as of January 2013 is presented. During the 2013-17 forecast period, uncertainty is expected for the government's negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over a new stand-by arrangement. It expects a 0.5% reduction in the budget deficit in 2013, as well as an economic growth of 1.3%. The projected annual average growth rate for 2014-17 is 4.4%.

A country report for Romania as of December 2012 is presented. During the 2013-17 forecast period, an unstable government is expected if the Social Liberal Union (USL) fails to win an overall majority in the December 9, 2012 election. The government faces stricter requirements on structural reform as it negotiates a new stand-by arrangement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). A 1.3% gross domestic product growth is projected in 2013, while annual growth is projected at 3.9% in 2013-17.

A country report for Romania as of October 2012 is presented. During the 2013-17 forecast period, it expects the government of Prime Minister Victor Ponta to remain in power until the December 9 election. Also expected is delays in the structural reform timetable of the government, which is part of its arrangement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The projected average annual growth for Romania's gross domestic product (GDP) in 2013-17 is four percent.

The article presents information on the economic and political conditions in Romania and offers an outlook for 2012-2016. The government led by Victor Ponta is expected to hold its office until the November 2012 election. Budget deficit is predicted to exceed three percent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2012 due to slower GDP growth and public-sector wage increases.

This publication presents a country report for Romania as of June 2012. It includes political and economic outlook for 2012-2016, a monthly review of the political scene, economic policy and economic outlook, as well as basic country information and political structure. The government led by Victor Ponta is expected to rule until the election due in November 2012. The real gross domestic product (GDP) is forecast to grow around 1% in 2012, after growth of 2.5% in 2011.

The article offers economic and political forecasts for Romania for 2012-2016. The Social Liberal Union (USL) is expected to win a four-year mandate in the parliamentary election due in November 2012 as long as it retains its substantial lead in opinion polls. The country's budget deficit is forecasted not to narrow below 3% of gross domestic product (GDP) given the slow economic growth and wage increases in the public sector.

The article presents information on the economic and political conditions in Romania and offers an outlook for 2012-2016. The present government, composed of a three-party opposition alliance, is expected to be defeated in the November 2012 election. Real gross domestic product (GDP) is predicted to grow at one percent during the year while the current-account deficit is expected to stabilise.

This publication presents a political and economic outlook for Romania as of March 2012. The current coalition government is expected to lose the next election in November 2012. Further social unrest in response to continuing austerity measures are expected despite the change of prime minister and cabinet in February.

This publication presents an economic and political outlook for Romania as of February 2012. The current ruling coalition government is expected to lose the next election that will be held in November. Further social unrest are anticipated despite the change of prime minister and cabinet in February. According to the World Bank, the country is vulnerable to deleveraging by west European parent banks and a credit crunch.

The article provides a country report on Romania in terms of the economic forecast and outlook given the political, social, investment and trade considerations. Romania is being led by President Traian Basecu and the minority center-right government being headed by Prime Minister Emil Boc of the Democratic-Liberal Party (PD-L). International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned the government to take steps to protect domestic economy like reforming the healthcare system.

The article discusses Romania's forecast highlights given demographic, political and economic considerations. The minority center-right government headed by Emil Boc lacks the formal majority and signs of strife within Boc's Democratic-Liberal Party (PD-L) including the possible partnership end between Democratic Union of Hungarians in Romania (UDMR), create an alleged risk that the government might fall before November 2012 elections.

This publication reports on economic and political conditions in Romania as of April 2011. It discusses economic and political outlook for the country, as well as an economic policy forecast. It also presents charts that show values of economic indicators such as gross domestic product (GDP), population and income.

The article provides information on Romania. An overview of the country's political situation, economic policy and economic performance as of March 2011 is presented, along with political and economic forecasts for 2011-2015. Also included are charts of the country's economic indicators. The article offers a brief description of the country's political structure.

This publication offers information about economic and political conditions in Romania as of February 2011. It discusses political and economic outlooks for the country, as well as an economic policy forecast. It also presents charts that show values of economic indicators, including gross domestic product (GDP), population and consumer price inflation.

Political and economic forecasts for Romania as of July 2010 are presented. The report states that an early election is expected to trigger a suspension of multilateral support pending a fresh agreement between the new government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). It mentions that the economy is expected to be mired in recession until the second half of 2011.

This publication offers information about economic and political conditions in Romania as of January 2011. It discusses political and economic outlooks for the country, as well as an economic policy forecast. It also presents charts that show values of economic indicators, including gross domestic product (GDP), population and consumer price inflation.

The article presents a country report on Romania. It provides the country's economic and political profile. It offers details of Romania's economic and political outlook for the year 2010-2011, a monthly review of its economic and political state as of August 2010, and basic information about the country, its people and government. The country is headed by its president, Traian Basescu.

The article presents the economic and political outlook for Romania for 2010 to 2011 as well as an economic and political review for May 2010. It suggests that the government of the Democratic Liberal Party (DLP) and the Hungarian Union of Democrats in Romania (HUDR) will be dependent on independent and ethnic minority representatives for a majority in the Parliament. During the forecast period, real gross domestic product (GDP) will increase by approximately 0.3%. Monthly review include the proposals for constitutional reform.

The article discusses economic and political forecasts for Romania. It is expected that real gross domestic product (GDP) growth rates in 2009 and 2010 to 2014 are -5.8 percent and 3.8 percent, respectively. The ruling government is threatened to collapse by the conflict between Democratic Liberal Party (PD-L) and Social Democratic Party (PSD).

The article provides information on Romania. A brief description of Romania's political structure and economic performance as of December 2009 is presented, along with a discussion of the country's economic policy. An outlook for the country's politics, economic performance and economic policy from 2010 to 2011 is provided. Also included are data and charts related to economic trends and indicators.

The article forecasts the economic and political conditions of the country Romania. It states that there is a fair chance that Partidul Social Democrat (PSD) would form a majority government after the next elections. A majority center-left government is believed to be better positioned that the current minority administration to carry out the reforms from the European Union (EU) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

The article presents a country report for the country Romania as of July 1, 2008. It contains forecasts for the economic and political conditions of the country including a databank, political fact sheet, and social indicators. It analyzes the status of investment and trade in the country in terms of infrastructure, international agreements, and labor conditions. It also provides a background information about Romania's geography, history, and foreign relations.

This article provides an outlook for political and economic conditions in Romania from 2008 to 2009. The Economist Intelligence Unit believes that the government will remain under pressure to make concessions to the parliamentary opposition parties in order to pass legislation. The unit sees that the government will to give in to demands of increased spending, with negative consequences for the fiscal balance. In addition, the unit revises downwards its estimate for real gross domestic product growth.

The article offers economic and political outlook for Romania for 2007 to 2008. The Democratic Party (DP) is expected to be in prime position to form a government in the event of early elections. The plans of the government to raise pensions by 2007-2008 will likely spur inflationary pressures. Relaxed fiscal and wage policy will fuel domestic demand and drive up annual current-account deficit to an average of about 12% of gross domestic product during the forecast period.

A country report for Romania in 2007-2008 is presented. It discusses current political and economic conditions as well as trends in economic policy. Forecasts for domestic politics and the country's international relations are presented as well as forecasts for fiscal and monetary policy. Several tables are presented showing economic forecasts.

Presents a country report for Romania for 2006-2007. Political conditions and outlook; Economic policy outlook; Economic forecasts.

Forecasts the economic and political conditions in Romania for 2005 to 2006. International relations; Trends in fiscal and monetary policy; Foreign exchange rate.

Forecasts the economic and political conditions in Romania for 2005 to 2006. Domestic politics; Overview of fiscal and monetary policies; Outlook for gross domestic product by expenditure.

The article presents an economic policy outlook for Romania for 2012 to 2016. It is expected that the new government will be left with few choices in 2012 due to the poor economic environment in Europe. Reforming the debt-ridden public sector is cited as the main challenge being faced by the government. Information is also presented on Romania's fiscal and monetary policies.

The article presents a political outlook for Romania for 2012 to 2016. The new government, led by Mihai Razvan Ungureanu, was ratified by parliament after the opposition parties boycotted the proceedings. The new government is expected to face serious economic problems a decline in economic growth due to severe winter and weather conditions.

The article presents an economic policy outlook for Romania for 2010-2011. Analysts believe that the political crisis in the country could result to delays in establishing measures associated with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme. They expect budget deficit to be higher than planned, with a total of 7.8 percent of gross domestic product (GDP). They predict that the country's monetary policy will gradually ease during the forecast period.

The article offers economic and political forecasts for Romania for 2012-2016. The Social Liberal Union (USL) is expected to win a four-year mandate in the parliamentary election due in November 2012 as long as it retains its substantial lead in opinion polls. The country's budget deficit is forecasted not to narrow below 3% of gross domestic product (GDP) given the slow economic growth and wage increases in the public sector.

The article provides an outlook for the economic performance of Romania. It expects that the government will continue to confront higher yields in the coming months and struggle to issue external debt. It anticipates that the Romanian authorities will become dependent on more expensive short-term domestic debt issuance to cover its budget deficit.

The article presents an executive summary of the political and economic outlook for Romania as of February 2012. The current ruling coalition government is expected to lose the next election that will be held in November. Further social unrest are anticipated despite the change of prime minister and cabinet in February. According to the World Bank, the country is vulnerable to deleveraging by west European parent banks and a credit crunch.

This article discusses the political and economic conditions of Romania as of December 2011, as well as outlook for 2012-2016. It notes that the continuing austerity measures in 2012 will increase popular dissatisfaction with the government. A real gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 1.5% is expected for 2012. The dismissal of Mircea Geoana from the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and from his position as Senate speaker is cited.

This article presents a forecast for political and economic conditions in Romania from 2012 to 2016. According to the Economist Intelligence Unit Ltd., the government will remain in power until the 2012 election. The firm believes that austerity measures will increase popular dissatisfaction with the government. It forecasts that the country's real gross domestic product (GDP) will grow by two percent in 2012.

The article presents a political and economic outlook for Romania for 2011-15. It expects the Romanian government to remain in power until the 2012 election. During the forecast period, a more stable and majority government is expected. Predictions on the domestic economy include an average annual economic growth of 4.7% in 2013-15 and a stable current-account deficit. It notes a plan by the government to establish a Ministry of European Affairs to enhance European Union funding absorption.

The article offers political and economic risk for Romania such as the winning of Prime Minister Emil Bloc in a Democrat-Liberal Party leadership that could help retain his position as Prime Minister, the revised forecast of European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) for the country's economic growth in 2011 which noted possible financial turmoil, and the plan of energy provider Enel to invest in the electricity distribution network of the nation.

The article reports on economic and political conditions in Romania as of July 2011. It also discusses economic and political forecasts for the country. There is a possibility for an early election that will challenge the government, consisting of the Democratic Liberal Party (DLP) and the Hungarian Union of Democrats in Romania (HUDR). It is predicted the economic growth will resume in 2011.

The article presents a political and economic outlook for Romania for 2011-2015. It expects the Romanian government to face further challenges to its rule until 2012. Also expected is for Romania to be governed by unstable coalitions during the forecast period. The estimated contraction in real gross domestic product (GDP) in 2010 is two percent. Particular focus is given to the average consumer price growth in 2011-2014.

The article offers an economic outlook for Romania for 2009-2010. President Traian Basescu nominated Liviu Negoita from the Liberal Democratic Party following the parliament's rejection of prime minister nominee Lucian Croitoru. It is believed that Basescu is buying time and delaying the formation of a new government with parliament unlikely to support the nomination of Negoita as prime minister. It also cautions that the International Monetary Fund is unlikely to start releasing additional funds from a 20 billion Euro bailout.

The article presents an economic and political forecast for Romania for 2009. It predicts that the re-election of President Traian Basescu will indicate a policy stability in the country over the medium term. It stresses that the real gross domestic product (GDP) will decline by 4.2%. On the other hand, Ford Motor Co.'s plan to invest in Automobile Craiova SA will possibly attract same deals from automobile parts makers.

The article presents highlights of the political and economic outlook for Romania for 2009 to 2010. It discusses the country's potential for intra-governmental conflict due to the differences between the Democratic Liberal Party (DLP) and the Social Democratic Party (SDP). The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a revised consolidated budget deficit target of 4.6% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2009. It forecasts the decline of the country's average consumer price inflation.

The article presents the monetary policy outlook for Romania by Business Monitor International Ltd. (BMI) through 2009. The National Bank of Romania (NBR) has lowered its key monetary policy rate by 25bps to 10.00%, reflecting bank's growing concerns over the impact of the global recession. Moreover, BMI expects the bank's benchmark interest rate to be lowered to 7.25% by end of the year and observes little reason for the NBR to continue its hardline monetary policy.