Governments and business across the world await the new Trump administration agenda to unfold in the coming months. Policymakers and civil society are stressing the urgent need for multilateral co-operation to tap into the opportunities for equitable prosperity.

The outcome of developments in Ukraine and the Middle East shall be determined by US foreign policy priorities and their relations with allies. Reinforcing Europe’s unity and solidarity should be a priority whereby decision makers should strive for social cohesion aiming to achieve peace, stability and growth.

Against this setting, Romania’s role in the EU is pivotal in addressing these issues. Over the last decades, the country has made significant progress in terms of economic performance and investment attraction. Romania can thus provide a model for countries who want to accelerate their integration into the European structures.

Within this context, Economist Impact and Hazlis & Rivas have great pleasure in announcing the forthcoming 5th Annual Economist Romanian Business & Investment Roundtable, entitled "Increasing competitiveness for a future-ready Romania". The Roundtable, which is scheduled to take place on March 18th 2025 in Bucharest, shall bring together leading personalities for a meaningful and constructive dialogue to navigate the present and prepare for the future.