President greenlights law establishing 2026 as Year of US in Romania

21 July 2026 President Nicușor Dan promulgated the law establishing 2026 as the Year of the United States of America in Romania on Monday, July 20. The bill was initiated by several lawmakers from the far-right, Eurosceptic but pro-Trump Alliance for the Union of Romanians party, or AUR. According to the law set to be implemented, 2026 is the Year of the United States of America in Romania. As such, events may be organized to strengthen the Romanian-American strategic relationship and reaffirm Romania's commitment to the values of the free world, freedom of expression, and genuine democracy, according to the law cited by Digi24. To mark the celebration, central and local public administration authorities may organize or provide material or logistical support, within the limits of the appro