EUROSFAT 2026
Europuls is pleased to invite you to the 14th edition of the EUROSFAT Forum, one of the most important European business forums in Eastern Europe.
EUROSFAT · 14TH EDITION
14TH EDITION
THE EUROSFAT FORUM
Romania and the 2026 shades of truth
WHY EUROSFAT
A forum built for direct dialogue
Since 2013, EUROSFAT has brought the European agenda into Romania’s public conversation and connected ideas with the people who turn them into reality.
ABOUT THE FORUM
A space for nuance, arguments and dialogue
Since 2013, EUROSFAT has brought the European agenda to the centre of Romania’s public debate and created a space where European decisions are discussed through their concrete effects on Romania and its citizens.
14TH EDITION · EUROSFAT 2026
Romania and the 2026 shades of truth
2
days
12
sessions
50+
speakers
Guy Verhofstadt
SPECIAL GUEST
One of the most influential figures in European politics, a prominent advocate of European integration, former Prime Minister of Belgium, and former leader of the ALDE Group in the European Parliament. Join Guy for a conversation at the launch of his first book in Romanian!
EUROSFAT 2026 partners
With the patronage of
Main partners
Editorial Partner
Strategic partners
Media Partners
THE 2026 CONTEXT
Romania and the shades of truth
At the beginning of 2026, only 18.4% of Romanians trust the Government, while the Romanian Parliament ranks last at 11.9%, according to research published by INSCOP Research in January 2026.
Romanians, however, find stability in the European Union, with 74% considering the European Union a place of stability in a troubled world, according to the latest Eurobarometer. Even so, the war at the border, international conflicts and global tensions leave little room to actively promote the benefits Romania has enjoyed and continues to enjoy during its 19 years of EU membership.
In a public sphere with fewer and fewer debates, yet increasingly divided and polarized by convictions, Europuls aims to bring divergent opinions and complicated topics to the same table, and to put forward arguments that help inform citizens accurately. After all, truth is never black or white; it has many shades that deserve debate.
18.4%
Confidence in Government
11.9%
Confidence in Parliament
74%
EU as a point of stability
EUROSFAT 2026 Forum Agenda
12 November 2026
Location
Titulescu Hall of the European Parliament Liaison Office and the European Commission Representation
Strada Vasile Lascăr no. 31, Bucharest
12:00–12:30
Registration
Participant registration
12:45–13:30
Fireside
Black Energy vs. Green Transition
Cristina Prună
Member of Parliament
Partners
14:00–15:15
EU Inc. – What Does the 28th Regime Mean for Romanian Companies?
Ciprian Văcaru
State Secretary, Ministry of Labour, Family, Youth and Social Solidarity
Cristian Chiscop
Programme Coordinator, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Romania
Lawyer Dr. Ivan Dragoș Lucian
Europuls Affiliated Expert
Horațiu Raicu
Secretary General, National Trade Union Bloc (BNS)
Alexandru Sotropa
Legal Director Competition
Loredana Mihăilă
Vice-President of FICSIMM – Federation for Innovation and Sustainable Competitiveness of SMEs, Vice-President of OFA – Women Entrepreneurs’ Organization, and Founder of PACT – Association of Entrepreneurs in Accounting, Taxation and Audit
Georgiana MURGULESCU
Executive Director, Legal & Institutional Relations Romanian Banking Employers' Council
Mihaela Marinescu,
Director Direcția Ajutor de Stat, Banca de Investiții și Dezvoltare
Ruxandra Botaș
Moderator · Project Assistant, Europuls
Partners
15:15–15:30
Break
15:30–16:45
AI in the Public Sector: Best Practices
Corina Ene
Member of the Chamber of Deputies, Romanian Parliament
Pandele Cosmina Ramona
Mayor, Berceni Commune
Adrian Victor Vevera
Director General, National Institute for Research and Development in Informatics – ICI Bucharest
Anca Rădan
Manager, General Directorate for Institutional Partnerships, National Cyber Security Directorate (DNSC)
Cezara Panait
Head of Government Affairs & Public Policy, Google
Gabriel Trăistaru
Digital Excellence Center Director @ Saint-Gobain
Corina Vasile
Executive Director, ANIS
Radu Puchiu
Technology and Society Program Director Aspen Institute Romania
Melany Pașca
Public Policy Director, Edge Institute
Corneliu Coteț
Moderator, Europuls Affiliated Expert
Partners
16:45–17:00
Break
17:00–18:00
The Road to Justice: How Can We Make It Simpler?
Prof. Dr. Dacian-Cosmin Dragoș
Judge, Constitutional Court of Romania (CCR)
Lecturer Cristi Danileț
Former Judge and Member of the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM)
Dr. Dragoș Călin
Judge; Co-President of the Asociația Forumul Judecătorilor din România
Antonia Diaconu
Chief Prosecutor of DIICOT Pitești; Co-President of the Association Movement for the Defence of Prosecutors' Status (AMASP)
Lawyer Dr. Ivan Dragoș Lucian
Moderator · Europuls-affiliated expert
13 November 2026
Location
Hilton Garden Inn Old Town
Strada Doamnei 12, Bucharest
08:30–09:00
Welcome coffee
09:00–09:30
Opening remarks
Opening remarks
H.E. Brendan Ward
Embassy of Ireland in Romania
Mădălina Mihalache
Head of the European Parliament Liaison Office in Romania
Alexandra Iancu
Dean of the Faculty of Political Science, University of Bucharest; introducing the launch of the book “Defeating Trumpism”
Monica Loloiu
Political Adviser, European Commission Representation in Romania
Partners
09:30–10:30
Book launch
Let’s Make Democracy Great Again
Guy Verhofstadt
Former Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Belgium
Mihaela Pleșa
First Romanian woman elected to the Texas House of Representatives · online participation
Tana Foarfă
Moderator · Executive Director, Europuls
Partners
10:30–11:15
Fireside chat
Romania’s Competitiveness Prospects
Victor Negrescu
Vice-President of the European Parliament
Mihai Matei
Vice-President of the Concordia Employers’ Confederation and member of the Board of the Employers’ Association of the Software and Services Industry (ANIS)
Tana Foarfă
Moderator · Executive Director, Europuls
Partners
11:15–11:45
Coffee Break / Book Signing Session
11:45–13:00
RO Wallet: How We Turn Digital Identity into a Useful Tool for Citizens
Ciprian Ene
Secretary-General of the Government of Romania
Roxana Pîntea
Senior Director, Corporate Affairs, Philip Morris Romania
Melany Pașca
Public Policy Director, Edge Institute
Adrian Dinculescu
Leader TF Digitaliza, ANIS
Petru Munteanu
Coordinator for International Relations and Non-Reimbursable Funding Programs – National Agency for Policies and Coordination in the Field of Drugs and Addictions
Francesca Cristea
Moderator · Head of Policy, Europuls
Partners
13:00–14:00
Lunch
14:00–15:30
Roundtable
From PNRR to PPNR — lessons learned
Siegfried Mureșan
Co-Rapporteur of the European Parliament on the EU Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028–2034, EPP - Video message
Radu Mihaiu
USR Member of Parliament, Vice-Chair of the Public Administration Committee
Dragoș Pîslaru
Former Minister of Investments and European Projects
Dan Nicula
Director General, Bucharest-Ilfov Development Agency
Adelina Dabu
EESC member, Director for European and International Affairs, Concordia Employers’ Confederation
Gabriela Tulbure
Mayor of Sieni, Maramureș
Ana-Maria Icătoiu
Executive President, Federation for Innovation and Sustainable Competitiveness in SMEs (FICSIMM)
Daniel Neamțu
Mayor, Brănești Commune, Dâmbovița County
Gheorghe Epure
Mayor, Polovragi Commune, Gorj County
Ana Maria Boghean
General Councillor, Bucharest Municipality
Iulian Nicolae Mareș
County Councillor, Ialomița County Council
Adelina Sfăt
County Councillor, Teleorman
Francesca Cristea
Moderator · Head of Policy, Europuls
Partners
15:45–16:30
Fireside chat
Fireside chat: Progressives vs Sovereigntists – what values matter for Romania?
Șerban Dimitrie Sturdza
Member of the European Parliament, ECR
Vlad Voiculescu
Member of the European Parliament, Renew Europe
16:30–17:00
Coffee Break / Book Signing Session
17:00–17:45
EURO: A National Project or a Trap?
Daniel Dăianu
President, Fiscal Council
Adrian Codirlașu
President, CFA Society Romania · Risk & Financial Markets Expert · Professor of Finance (DOFIN)
Ioan Crețu
Moderator · Europuls-affiliated expert on economic public policy
Partners
17:45–18:30
Justice Closer to People: What Can We Do Together?
Prosecutor Bogdan-Silviu Staicu
Vice-President of the Superior Council of Magistracy
Judge Ramona Grațiela Milu
Member of the Superior Council of Magistracy
Cosmin-Alexandru Soare-Filatov
Presidential Adviser on Constitutional Affairs
Judecător Claudiu-Marian Drăgușin
Elected member of the Superior Council of Magistracy
Lawyer Dr. Ivan Dragoș Lucian
Moderator · Europuls-affiliated expert
18:30–19:00
Closing remarks
Closing remarks
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12 and 13 November 2026 · two venues
12 NOVEMBER 2026Titulescu Hall of the European Parliament Liaison Office and the European Commission RepresentationStrada Vasile Lascăr nr. 31, Bucharest
13 NOVEMBER 2026Hilton Garden Inn Old TownStrada Doamnei 12, Bucharest
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With the patronage of
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Media Partners
At the beginning of 2026, only 18.4% of Romanians trust the Government, while the Romanian Parliament ranks last at 11.9%, according to research published by INSCOP Research in January 2026.
Romanians, however, find stability in the European Union, with 74% considering the European Union a place of stability in a troubled world, according to the latest Eurobarometer. Even so, the war at the border, international conflicts and global tensions leave little room to actively promote the benefits Romania has enjoyed and continues to enjoy during its 19 years of EU membership.
In a public sphere with fewer and fewer debates, yet increasingly divided and polarized by convictions, Europuls aims to bring divergent opinions and complicated topics to the same table, and to put forward arguments that help inform citizens accurately. After all, truth is never black or white; it has many shades that deserve debate.
The 14th edition of the EUROSFAT Forum features a series of debates, fireside chat dialogues and workshops designed to bring together diverse views on European topics with a direct impact on citizens’ lives, in order to combat societal polarization and maintain constructive, substantive dialogue in Romania’s public sphere.
This year’s edition also exclusively features the Romanian-language launch of Guy Verhofstadt’s book, titled “Defeating Trumpism.”