Nicușor Dan: Romania must not choose between the US and the EU / The transatlantic relationship is essential

President Nicușor Dan declared on Tuesday, at the press conference held at Cotroceni Palace, that Romania must not choose between the United States and the European Union, calling this perspective a “false problem.” He argued that relations with both sides are essential for the country’s security and interests.

The statement was made in the context of criticism that the presidential administration was paying too much attention to the United States, to the detriment of its European partners. Nicușor Dan said that Romania’s position is the same in Bucharest, Brussels, and Washington, and that the transatlantic relationship is important both for Romania and for Europe.

Referring to the country’s involvement in the European Union, the president mentioned Ursula von der Leyen’s visit to Bucharest, cooperation on security in the Black Sea, and Romania’s participation in the SAFE program. He specified that Romania is involved in European programs to defend the eastern flank, the results of which are expected to materialize over the next one or two years.

Nicușor Dan also spoke about the negotiations for the EU budget for the 2028–2034 period. According to him, Romania and Italy managed to rally the support of 17 member states for maintaining the cohesion policy. The statements were made against the backdrop of issues related to the budget deficit, pressure from rating agencies, and the rise of political populism.

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