Romania’s e-commerce grows, but rail losses and tech sector slowdown raise economic concerns.

Romania’s e-commerce sector is expanding rapidly and could lead the region, but experts warn sustained growth requires stable fiscal policies, fair competition, and digitalized public services. Meanwhile, state-owned rail freight operator CFR FREIGHT reported 328 million RON in losses and over 1 billion RON in state debts, highlighting financial instability despite its strategic role. In Bucharest, demand for IT and communications office space hit a 15-year low, signaling a downturn in tech sector expansion, though other real estate segments and industries like tourism, agriculture, and foreign investment remain active.