# Romania and EU economic competitiveness strategies > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/romania-and-eu-economic-competitiveness-strategies > Updated: 2026-10-15T05:30:06.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Romania and European Union institutions are developing strategies to enhance economic competitiveness and secure strategic interests. Initially, Romanian political leaders focused on strengthening the strategic partnership with the United States through economic and transactional proposals. These included projects involving modular reactors, the refining of critical minerals from Greenland, and increased liquefied natural gas imports via the Vertical Corridor. This approach aimed to navigate a shift in energy dependencies as the European Union seeks independence from Russian energy. Subsequently, the focus expanded to broader regional competitiveness. The European Commission proposed a European Competitiveness Fund to support sectors such as digital technologies, energy transition, and defense. In alignment with these efforts, the Romanian government introduced a National Competitiveness Strategy for 2026–2028. This strategy emphasizes innovation and growth financing, aiming to map critical dependencies and coordinate industrial policy through an Interministerial Committee for Industrial Policy. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-15: European Union and Romania plan new strategies to boost economic competitiveness The EU is considering a new Competitiveness Fund to rival the US and China, while Romania plans a National Competitiveness Strategy to boost innovation and industrial financing. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-union-and-romania-plan-new-strategies-to-boost-economic-competitiveness ### 2026-09-28: Romania evaluates economic strategies to strengthen US relations Romania is evaluating economic offers, such as LNG imports and critical mineral projects, to strengthen its strategic partnership with the United States amid shifting global energy and resource markets. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-evaluates-economic-strategies-to-strengthen-us-relations --- Cite as: Romania and EU economic competitiveness strategies. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/romania-and-eu-economic-competitiveness-strategies