Survey: Romania remains key destination for French companies, institutional-level barriers raise concerns

14 July 2026 Romania's competitive advantages need to be supported by predictability, institutions capable of implementing reforms, and a high-quality dialogue between the public and private sectors, a survey carried out by the French Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture in Romania (CCIFER) and released on France's National Day (Bastille Day) found. The survey was conducted in April among CCIFER member companies, with respondents holding executive and senior management positions. Nearly 100 companies from a range of sectors - including services, industry, finance, and IT, from SMEs to large corporations with both national and local operations- provided answers. Against a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty, fiscal pressure, legislative volatility, and rapid transformation, all of