President Nicușor Dan participated in a videoconference with European leaders, discussing the rise in energy prices and its impact on the European economy.

The President of Romania, Nicușor Dan, participated in a video conference meeting of the 'Friends of Competitiveness' group, where European leaders discussed the impact of rising energy prices on the economy. The main topic was the effect of rising oil and gas prices on the competitiveness of the European economy, exacerbated by the crisis in the Middle East.

Nicușor Dan emphasized the consensus among leaders on the need for urgent measures to reduce energy costs. He also highlighted the importance of strengthening the energy autonomy of the European Union in the medium and long term. Before this meeting, the president discussed Romania's priorities with Antonio Costa, including the integration of the single market and the simplification of bureaucracy. The 'Friends of Competitiveness' group aims to complete the European single market and revise the mechanisms for taxing emissions.