January 2014 2013 Annual Review of Labour Relations and Social Dialogue in South East Europe: Romania By Stefania Barbuceanu* Content Summary Socio-economic developments Governmental policies and legislation Industrial relations Tripartite social dialogue Forecasts Annex- Information about: Collective bargaining, social dialogue, social security, education& vocational train­ing, employment, wages Trade unions and employer organizations * Stefania Barbuceanu , Economist © Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Regional Project for Labour Relations and Social Dialogue in South East Europe Tadeusa Koscuska 8/5 11000 Belgrade, Serbia E-Mail: fes@fessoe.de Internet: www.fessoe.de The text is available online: www.fessoe.de The views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the Friedrich-Ebert­Stiftung or of the organization for which the author works. 1. Summary Romania experienced a more stable economic environment in 2013, with higher eco­nomic growth, envisaged to exceed 2.2% annual growth. The political framework was also more balanced, ensuring continuity of reforms and enhancing international trust.