Romania is pushing ahead with its bid to join the OECD, having closed 19 of 25 required committees and completed the environmental chapter. Official Luca Niculescu says the country is on track to secure membership this year, though the target remains 2026, citing reforms in environmental protection and the planned 2026 Economic Study as key milestones. The government remains optimistic that all remaining six committees will be closed before the autumn, paving the way for final approval.
Original article can be found here.