Romania lags in EU clinical trials, but tech gains momentum with EU funding and leadership roles.

Romania ranks last in the EU for clinical trials per million people, highlighting a major gap in medical research and innovation. Meanwhile, Romanian startup .lumen secured an 11 million euro EU grant to develop autonomous delivery robots, boosting the country’s deep-tech profile. Bogdan Putinica, a Romanian national, was named Executive General Manager at global AI company Wonderful. Other developments include a 400-lei bonus for low-income pensioners, a cannabis seizure at Bucharest airport, and Exim Banca Românească’s plans to engage businesses on tailored financial solutions.