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A country report for Romania is presented from publisher IHS with topics including political structure of the country, macro-economic indicators such as gross domestic product (GDP), and foreign relations of the country.

The article presents a political, financial and economic risk assessment for Romania. It discusses political instability due to the splintering of the Social Liberal Union party, the addition of the Hungarian Democratic Union of Romania political party to Romania's Prime Minister Victor Ponta's coalition, and Ponta's plans for the November 2, 2014 presidential elections. Also discussed are investment prospects for Romania, its Gross Domestic Product, and inflation rate.

This publication provides an economic and political outlook for Romania for 2014-2018. Topics discussed include the country's political stability, international relations, fiscal and monetary policies, economic growth, inflation and exchange rates. Also provided are annual, quarterly and monthly data and charts on Romania's economic trends and indicators including gross domestic product (GDP), industrial production growth, and unemployment rate.

The report presents an outlook for political and economic conditions in Romania from 2014 to 2018. According to the Economist Intelligence Unit, the government will have a strong position to pursue its economic policy agenda. Forecasts for the performance of the country's economic indicators are given, including gross domestic product (GDP), exchange rates and inflation. Also mentioned is a survey of foreign direct investment (FDI) published by the National Bank of Romania (NBR).

The report presents an outlook for political and economic conditions in Romania from 2013 to 2017. According to the Economist Intelligence Unit Ltd., the government will have a strong position to pursue its policy agenda. The firm describes the relations of Romania with the European Union (EU). Forecasts for the country's economic indicators, including gross domestic product (GDP), inflation and domestic demand, are also given.

The report presents an outlook for political and economic conditions in Romania from 2013 to 2017. The Economist Intelligence Unit Ltd. acknowledges the strong position of the government led by Prime Minister Victor Ponta to pursue its policy agenda. The firm expects the government to negotiate a stand-by arrangement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In addition, the firm forecasts the performance of the country's economic indicators, including gross domestic product and inflation.

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 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.

The article offers information on the political and economic conditions in Romania as of January 2012. It mentions that continuing austerity measures in 2012 will result to popular dissatisfaction with the government. Real gross domestic product (GDP) growth is predicted to be 0.5% in 2012. It also notes the plan of the government to seek a confidence vote regarding proposals to hold local and parliamentary elections in 2012.

This article provides an outlook for political and economic conditions in Romania from 2012 to 2016. The Economist Intelligence Unit Ltd. expects the government to 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 and the current account deficit to average the equivalent of 5.9 percent of GDP.

This publication offers information about economic and political conditions in Romania as of July 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.

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.

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.

A political risk report for Romania as of July 2010 is presented. The country's overall standing in the Global Political Risk Services (PRS) Risk Index is provided. Highlights of the forecast for Romania include a low to moderate risk of turmoil in international business, 4.2% real gross domestic product growth and an inflation rate of 3.8% for 2011 to 2015. The report includes an overview of Burma's investment and trade climate, geography, recent history, social conditions, and relations with other countries.

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.

A country report for Romania as of November 2010 is presented. 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 2011-2015 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 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 presents information on the political and economic conditions in Romania and offers an outlook for 2010-2011. Political uncertainty is being faced by the country after the coalition between the Democratic Liberal Party and the Social Democratic Party dissolved and the removal of the minority government. It is estimated that Romania's economy will contract by 7.6% in 2009. Current-account deficit is also expected to retain its level at 5% of gross domestic product in the forecast period.

The article offers a political and economic outlook for Romania for 2008-2009. It is speculated that no single party will gain advantage in the parliamentary election, which will take place on November 30, 2008. The Romanian parliament has been criticised by the European Commission for blocking corruption prosecutions. Meanwhile, real gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to increase by 8% in 2008, brought by robust consumption and investment expansion.

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.

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.

Reports on the state of the economy and politics in Romania as of July 2004. Economic policy outlook; Gross domestic product by expenditure; Main economic policy indicators.

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.

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 focuses on the political outlook in Romania as of 2012. It says that reforming public sector institutions and fighting against corruption will continue as driven by the European Union (EU) funds for longer-term economic development. It cites that there will be an urgency for increasing the fund absorption rate for the structural funds in 2014-2020. Moreover, an estimated tax evasion by roughly 10% of gross domestic product (GDP) is projected by the Romanian fiscal council.

The article offers information on the political and economic conditions in Romania as of January 2012. It mentions that continuing austerity measures in 2012 will result to popular dissatisfaction with the government. Real gross domestic product (GDP) growth is predicted to be 0.5% in 2012. It also notes the plan of the government to seek a confidence vote regarding proposals to hold local and parliamentary elections in 2012.

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 provides information on Romania as of March 2011. Analysts expect more challenges to the rule of the Democratic Liberal Party (DLP) and the Hungarian Union of Democrats in Romania (HUDR) until the 2012 election. Reportedly, officials initiated an investigation on customs officers who were involved in corruption, particularly cigarette smuggling. Official flash estimates revealed that real gross domestic product (GDP) dropped by 1.2 percent year on year in 2010.

The article reports on economic and political conditions in Romania as of January 2011. It is predicted that the country will be governed by minority governments or coalitions from 2011-2015. Real gross domestic product (GDP) is likely to contract by 2% in 2010. The monetary policy rate of 6.25% has been maintained by the National Bank of Romania (NBR).

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 presents the political, economic and business environment risks in Romania. President Traian Basescu, reckons the need to reduce the size of the state sector to redirect funds to areas where extra money is most needed. The Ministry of Finance discloses that the country's budget deficit is 5.1 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP). The European Investment Bank has signed a finance contract with the country to provide support for the modernisation of the Bucharest metro network.

The article provides information on Romania. Analysts expect the country to experience political uncertainty after the dissolution of the coalition between the Democratic Liberal Party (DLP) and the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and the party responsible for the ousting of the DLP minority government. According to the Economist Intelligence Unit, the country will face a slow recovery with real gross domestic product (GDP) increasing by one percent in 2010. Reportedly, real GDP dropped for a fifth consecutive quarter in July-September 2009.

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 an overview of Romania's political and economic outlook for 2008-2009, and offers a monthly review of the country's political and economic conditions. It is predicted that no single party is likely to win in the parliamentary election on November 30, 2008. The European Commission has criticised the Romanian parliament for blocking corruption prosecution. Real gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to increase by 8% in 2008, brought by investment expansion and robust consumption.

This article presents a forecast for political and economic conditions in Romania from 2008 to 2009. According to the Economist Intelligence Unit, the government will remain under pressure to make concessions to the parliamentary opposition parties in order to pass legislation. The unit believes that the government will give in to demands of increased spending. The unit revises its estimate for real gross domestic product growth in 2007.

The article presents a detailed analysis on the politics, economics and business conditions in Romania. An overview of the country's internal and external political affairs, economic performance and opportunities for development is provided. Statistical data on gross domestic product (GDP), population and employment are offered.

The article reports on the political, economic and international trade conditions of Romania in 2006. The European Commission gave Romania the green light to join the organization in 2007. The government has decided that budget deficit will amount to 2.8 percent of gross domestic product. Consumer boom contributed to employment in retail trade. More than eighty percent of trade deficit was covered by foreign direct investments.

The article presents information on the political and economic conditions in Romania. The Romanian Prime Minister has confirmed a radical revamp of the cabinet in an effort to reinvigorate European Union accession efforts, though the move may have also embraced an element of political score-settling. Romania's output has shown notable resilience in the first half of 2005. Real gross domestic product expanded by 4.9%, as the service sector dominated economic progress. Growth statistics for the first six months of 2005 have been seized upon by the government as support for its economic expansion forecasts.

Provides an overview of the economic and political outlook for Romania for 2005 to 2006. Likelihood that a Presidential election will be held in 2005; Projected growth rate of real gross domestic product (GDP); Estimated percentage of the actual deficit from the GDP.

Provides an overview of the state of politics and economics in Romania as of July 2005. Expectation on the resignation of the Prime Minister; Percentage of growth in the gross domestic product of the country; Data on balance-of-payments for the first quarter of 2005.

Presents a summary report on Romania's economic and political condition for the period of 2004-2005. Success of the National Liberal Party and the Democratic Party in the June 2004 elections; Real GDP growth; Impact of strong import growth on the trade deficit.