Romania’s interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan stated on Friday that a more competitive and secure Europe requires strong and connected regions. Bolojan delivered this message via video during a debate on the future of Cohesion Policy, organized by the Working Group for Budgets of the European People’s Party (PPE) in the European Parliament. Siegfried Mureşan, Vice-President of the Group and Member of the European Parliament, also participated in the discussion. The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of this connection for Romania specifically. He believes robust regional links are vital to bolstering Europe’s overall competitiveness and security. The debate focused on the future direction of the EU’s Cohesion Policy and its role in fostering regional development. Bolojan’s statement underscores Romania’s commitment to these principles within the European framework.