The pressure on Romania to reform state aid and competiton rules is mounting ahead of this month's EU summit, where the country wants to conclude accession negotiations.
The European Commission this week told EU member states that Romania has made insufficient commitments to reform its system of subsidies, particularly in the steel sector, according to media reports.
"Schedule cannot overrun substance", enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn was quoted saying by the FT.
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Already a member? Login hereLisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.
Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.