Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, who has been rallying demonstrations across the country for three weeks, joined forces with representatives from farming and transport sectors to sign an agreement aimed at ending the protests. This development was reported by a Russian agency, which cited a message posted on the government’s official site as the source.
The document suggests the creation of an inter-ministerial committee charged with reviewing the protesters’ demands and identifying workable solutions. The panel will include delegates from relevant ministries as well as representatives from farming communities and the transport sector. Under the terms of the agreement, demonstrators are expected to halt the nationwide protests while the committee conducts its work.
On January 14, the farmers’ protest in Romania carried on, with negotiations that lasted more than three hours at the Ministry of Finance ending without a decisive outcome.
On January 21, the Romanian Alliance for Agriculture and Cooperation (AAC) called on the government to implement European Union quotas governing the import of Ukrainian agricultural products. The group urged that these quotas be applied in Romania prior to any broader ban on Ukrainian agricultural imports, signaling a push to regulate competition and protect domestic producers.
Experts note that the agreement may shift the focus from street demonstrations to formal policy review, as the inter-ministerial committee begins to assess price supports, import rules, and agricultural subsidies in the context of EU trade rules. Observers emphasize that the outcome will depend on how quickly the committee can translate protesters’ concerns into concrete measures, and how the government communicates progress to farmers, transporters, and the public. The broader question remains how Romania will balance EU commitments with domestic production needs as it navigates evolving agricultural markets and regional trade dynamics. This will require ongoing dialogue, transparent reporting on progress, and a clear timetable for implementing any recommended changes. (Citation: TASS via the government update; additional coverage from regional policy briefings and industry stakeholders).