Policymaking framework for environmental protection and sustainable development

Since the first EPR, in 2001, Romania has gone through relevant economic, social and environmental changes. These changes were closely connected to the country’s intention to become a member State of the EU. Although the application for EU membership was submitted in 1995, formal accession negotiations started only in 2000. It took a long time to meet all of the membership criteria (political, economic and legal), and Romania had to make a concerted effort to create the conditions for integration. In the following years, changes concerned both administrative structures and national legislation. It is important to transpose the EU legislation into national legislation; however, it is even more important to implement and enforce it effectively.

Related Subject(s): Environment and Climate Change

Countries: Romania