In force since April 30, 2025, Emergency Ordinance no. 31/2025 aims to regulate certain measures for simplifying procedures in the field of urban planning and construction, as well as accelerating investments.

The adoption of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (“AI Act”) introduces a structured regulatory framework that governs the design, deployment, and use of AI systems in the EU.

Emergency Ordinance 155/2024 on the Establishment of a Cybersecurity Framework for Networks and Information Systems in the National Civil Cyberspace

This legislative measure introduced significant tax policy changes, including the removal of the income tax exemption for IT&C employees.

The Court of International Commercial Arbitration attached to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania (CCIR Court) has introduced revised arbitration rules, effective January 1, 2025. These updates aim to enhance efficiency, align with international best practices, and respond to evolving business needs.

The Romanian High Court’s binding decision of 17 June 2024 clarified that only NGOs explicitly authorized by law can administer institutional arbitration in Romania, addressing conflicting case law and excluding international arbitral institutions and chambers of commerce from its scope.

The Constitutional Court of Romania has delivered a landmark ruling through Decision no. 91/2024, reshaping how employers address situations involving conditionally fit employees.

In Romania, recent legislative changes have introduced several new types of special leave aimed at addressing the needs of employees facing family emergencies, childcare, and caregiving responsibilities.

In a significant move towards shaping fairer and more competitive markets, the Commission has unveiled its draft Guidelines addressing abuses of dominance under antitrust law.

Late last year, the Romanian government introduced the Guide on Preventing and Combating Harassment Based on Sex and Moral Harassment at the Workplace through Government Decision no. 970/2023.