Romanian president greenlights “Life in the Countryside” program promoting rural areas

14 July 2026 President Nicușor Dan promulgated the law establishing the "Life in the Countryside” national program on Monday, July 13. The initiative seeks to promote and capitalize on the cultural, traditional, and natural heritage of Romania’s rural areas. The program is meant to support peasant households in presenting rural activities carried out on their own farms. The participation of peasant households in the program is based on a registration declaration submitted to the local town hall and on a certificate of producer of rural activities issued by the town hall, according to Digi24. Agricultural and handicraft activities, traditional customs, and activities for learning about natural ecosystems are eligible for support. A list of these will be centralized in a platform operated by