June 25, 2025. ONLINE SPOTLIGHT. Online news of the last 24 hours

In the last 24 hours, the Romanian online press has brought to the forefront political and governance issues (the installation of the Bolojan government, the tax reform program), topics related to justice (the possible release of Elena Udrea), the education system (the National Assessment) and public health (the alert on infested water, the prolonged heat wave).

Installing the new government led by Ilie Bolojan

The press is interested in the work of the new government, with Ilie Bolojan's taking office as Prime Minister and the photo he posted on his first day in office receiving good visibility. The press reveals the composition of the executive and the priorities of the government program, especially from the perspective of austerity and streamlining the state apparatus.(Libertatea, Digi24, G4Media)

Tax reform and economic measures announced by the Bolojan government

The issue of taxation is a central one. Measures to increase taxes, eliminate some tax breaks and lower budget spending are targeted. Specifically, a tax on banks' "excessive profits" is envisaged, prompting a backlash from the banking sector. Criticism from economists and experts points to a risk of economic destabilization, especially in the business environment. (Adevărul, HotNews, Ziarul Financiar)

Constitutional Court appointments

The appointment of Csaba Asztalos and Mihai Busuioc as judges of the Constitutional Court has sparked controversy over political loyalties, lack of transparency and integrity. The episode in which Asztalos was accused of having "sworn allegiance to Hungary" brought the radical discourse of the AUR back into the spotlight. The press also reported the moment when Mihai Busuioc avoided journalists' questions on his CV. (HotNews, Digi24, G4Media)

Elena Udrea's parole

The approval of former politician Elena Udrea's conditional release by the commission of Târgșor Penitentiary has generated media interest. The final decision will be taken by the Ploiești court. Udrea is serving a 6-year prison sentence in the Gala Bute case. (Mediafax, Digi24, Adevărul)

Health warnings: water infested with bacteria

ANPC has recalled several batches of bottled water contaminated with coliform bacteria, signaling serious health risks. The press highlights the lack of effective control and the exposure of consumers to major dangers (Adevărul, Libertatea, Gândul)

Canicule and weather warnings

Presa warns of a weather forecast of extreme temperatures and prolonged drought until the end of July. The heatwave's code yellow is active in the south of the country, with effects on public health and agriculture being reported.(Mediafax, Digi24, ProTV)

National Assessment 2025

The assessment of eighth graders remains on the media agenda, with a focus on the difficulty of subjects, marking scales and funny pearls in the papers.(Edupedu, Digi24, ProTV)

Top entities frequently mentioned in the news:

1. Ilie Bolojan / Romanian Government
2. The Constitutional Court (CCR)
3. Elena Udrea
4. ANPC
5. National Assessment 2025

*****Synthesis made with the help of a monitoring feed provided by NewsVibe Romania, as well as Google News data. The analysis, data and images presented were enhanced with Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence tools.