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DAN BARNA

DAN BARNA

My Vision For Europe

Europe stands at a critical juncture. The challenges we face – from geopolitical instability and economic uncertainty to the urgent need for a sustainable future – demand a united and decisive response. As a Member of the European Parliament, I am committed to building a stronger, more secure, and prosperous Europe that reflects the values we hold dear: democracy, the rule of law, and fundamental rights. My vision is rooted in the belief that only through collective action and strategic foresight can we ensure a bright future for all European citizens.

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My Vision For Europe

Europe stands at a critical juncture. The challenges we face – from geopolitical instability and economic uncertainty to the urgent need for a sustainable future – demand a united and decisive response. As a Member of the European Parliament, I am committed to building a stronger, more secure, and prosperous Europe that reflects the values we hold dear: democracy, the rule of law, and fundamental rights. My vision is rooted in the belief that only through collective action and strategic foresight can we ensure a bright future for all European citizens.

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My Vision For Europe

Europe stands at a critical juncture. The challenges we face – from geopolitical instability and economic uncertainty to the urgent need for a sustainable future – demand a united and decisive response. As a Member of the European Parliament, I am committed to building a stronger, more secure, and prosperous Europe that reflects the values we hold dear: democracy, the rule of law, and fundamental rights. My vision is rooted in the belief that only through collective action and strategic foresight can we ensure a bright future for all European citizens.

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My Vision for Romania

Romania stands at a pivotal moment. We have the opportunity to solidify our position within the European Union, driving forward a transformative agenda that ensures prosperity, security, and a brighter future for all our citizens. As a Member of the European Parliament, and particularly as a member of the Regional Development Committee, I am committed to leveraging my experience and influence to shape a Romania that thrives within a strong and united Europe.

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My Vision for Romania

Romania stands at a pivotal moment. We have the opportunity to solidify our position within the European Union, driving forward a transformative agenda that ensures prosperity, security, and a brighter future for all our citizens. As a Member of the European Parliament, and particularly as a member of the Regional Development Committee, I am committed to leveraging my experience and influence to shape a Romania that thrives within a strong and united Europe.

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My Vision for Romania

Romania stands at a pivotal moment. We have the opportunity to solidify our position within the European Union, driving forward a transformative agenda that ensures prosperity, security, and a brighter future for all our citizens. As a Member of the European Parliament, and particularly as a member of the Regional Development Committee, I am committed to leveraging my experience and influence to shape a Romania that thrives within a strong and united Europe.

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Main Objectives

For Europe

Strengthen Strategic Autonomy and Enlargement

To build a more secure and influential Europe by enhancing its independent defense capabilities, fostering deeper cooperation within NATO, and accelerating the accession processes for Moldova and North Macedonia, thereby promoting stability and prosperity in the region.

Strengthen Strategic Autonomy and Enlargement

To build a more secure and influential Europe by enhancing its independent defense capabilities, fostering deeper cooperation within NATO, and accelerating the accession processes for Moldova and North Macedonia, thereby promoting stability and prosperity in the region.

Strengthen Strategic Autonomy and Enlargement

To build a more secure and influential Europe by enhancing its independent defense capabilities, fostering deeper cooperation within NATO, and accelerating the accession processes for Moldova and North Macedonia, thereby promoting stability and prosperity in the region.

Advance Cohesion and Sustainable Economic Transition

To ensure equitable regional development and a competitive, digitized, and environmentally sustainable European economy through robust cohesion policies, targeted investments in innovation and green technologies, and the effective implementation of the European Green Deal.

Advance Cohesion and Sustainable Economic Transition

To ensure equitable regional development and a competitive, digitized, and environmentally sustainable European economy through robust cohesion policies, targeted investments in innovation and green technologies, and the effective implementation of the European Green Deal.

Advance Cohesion and Sustainable Economic Transition

To ensure equitable regional development and a competitive, digitized, and environmentally sustainable European economy through robust cohesion policies, targeted investments in innovation and green technologies, and the effective implementation of the European Green Deal.

For Romania

Maximize EU Fund Utilization and Drive National Modernization

To strategically leverage EU funds, particularly through the MFF and PNRR, to modernize Romania's infrastructure, support rural development, enhance digital capabilities, and drive economic diversification, ensuring efficient absorption and impactful implementation.

Maximize EU Fund Utilization and Drive National Modernization

To strategically leverage EU funds, particularly through the MFF and PNRR, to modernize Romania's infrastructure, support rural development, enhance digital capabilities, and drive economic diversification, ensuring efficient absorption and impactful implementation.

Maximize EU Fund Utilization and Drive National Modernization

To strategically leverage EU funds, particularly through the MFF and PNRR, to modernize Romania's infrastructure, support rural development, enhance digital capabilities, and drive economic diversification, ensuring efficient absorption and impactful implementation.

Assert Romania's Voice and Protect National Interests within the EU

To actively participate in EU decision-making, advocating for Romania's strategic interests, safeguarding the rights of Romanian citizens working in Europe, and contributing to the development of robust EU policies that promote economic stability, social justice, and environmental sustainability.

Assert Romania's Voice and Protect National Interests within the EU

To actively participate in EU decision-making, advocating for Romania's strategic interests, safeguarding the rights of Romanian citizens working in Europe, and contributing to the development of robust EU policies that promote economic stability, social justice, and environmental sustainability.

Assert Romania's Voice and Protect National Interests within the EU

To actively participate in EU decision-making, advocating for Romania's strategic interests, safeguarding the rights of Romanian citizens working in Europe, and contributing to the development of robust EU policies that promote economic stability, social justice, and environmental sustainability.

About Me

I am a liberal Romanian MEP, the leader of the USR (Union Save Romania party) delegation in the European Parliament and Vice-President of the Renew Europe Group and the ALDE Party. Previously, I served as Romania’s deputy prime-minister, Vice President of the Chamber of Deputies and President of the Romanian Parliament’s Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE PA).

During my two terms as a national MP, I was active in the Foreign Affairs and European Affairs Committees. Currently, I am a member of the Foreign Affairs, Regional Development and International Trade Committees in the European Parliament. I am also a member of the parliamentary delegations for the United States, the Republic of Moldova and Euronest.

07/2024 - present

European Parliament

2020- present

Member of the European Parliament Uniunea Salvati Romania - USR

Vice-President of the Renew Europe Group

Member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the European Parliament

Member of the Delegation for relations with the United States

Member of the Delegation to the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly

Substitute Member of the Committee on International Trade of the European Parliament

Substitute Member of the Committee on Regional Development of the European Parliament

Substitute Member of the Delegation to the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee

05/2023 - present

Vice-President of the ALDE Party

12/2016 - 07/2024

National Parliament

2016-2020

12/2020-07/2024

Member of the Romanian Parliament

02/2022-07/2024

Vice-President of the Chamber of Deputies of the Romanian Parliament

12/2022-07/2024

President of the Delegation of the Romanian Parliament to the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly

02/2024-07/2024

Vice-Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the Chamber of Deputies of the Romanian Parliament

09/2023-07/2024

Member of the Committee on European Affairs

12/2016-12/2020

Member of the Romanian Parliament

12/2016-12/2020

Vice-Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs

12/2016-07/2024

Member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs

2016, 2021

National Government

2003-2016

12/2020-09/2021

Deputy Prime Minister in the Romanian Government (coordinator for the National Recovery and Resilience Programme and the following ministries: Ministry of Transport, Ministry of European Investments and Projects, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of the Economy, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digitalisation)

05/2016-09/2016

State secretary, Ministry of European Funds, Bucharest Offices held in an international political party organisation or an international trade union organisation

1996-2016

Professional career

2020- present

05/2016-09/2016

State secretary, Ministry of European Funds, Bucharest

2007-05/2016

Managing partner/trainer and consultant, S.C. Managing partner/trainer and consultant, Dezvoltare DCG SRL consultancy group (www.structural-consulting.ro, www.fonduri-structurale.ro), Bucharest, European Consultants Organisation, Brussels, Belgium

2009-2012

Expert in team implementing the ‘Quality Healthcare by Training Family Doctors’ project financed by POSDRU, Medright Experts with the Dezvoltare DCG consultancy group as beneficiary and project partner

2005-2007

National coordinator for the information campaign on the ‘FONDUL EUROPA - Information Programme of the European Commission Delegation in Romania’, European Commission Delegation in Bucharest

2001-2007

Senior PHARE expert, European Commission Delegation in Bucharest

09/2006-05/2007

Expert evaluator, ECO Bucureşti, BBI Bucureşti

2004-2008

Technical and Financial Consultant/Trainer, Salvaţi Copiii România, Bucharest

2003-2007

Trainer and consultant, Romanian Training Institute (IRT), Bucharest

04/2003-02/2004

Legal assistance coordinator in the team establishing the Citizens’ Anti-corruption Advisory Centre, Romania Project funded by the German Government under the Stability Pact, Transparency International Romania, Bucharest

2001-present

Secretary-general/Trainer, Asociația Română de Drept pentru Dezvoltare (Romanian Association of Law in a Development Context) - IDLO Alumni 2000-2001 Legal adviser, Bertagna Gruia Dufaut Gruia - BGDG SRL, Bucharest 02/2000-07/2000 Course coordinator, IDLO - International Development Law Organisation, Rome, Italy

2000-2001

Legal adviser, Bertagna Gruia Dufaut Gruia - BGDG SRL, Bucharest 02/2000-07/2000 Course coordinator, IDLO - International Development Law Organisation, Rome, Italy

02/2000-07/2000

Course coordinator, IDLO - International Development Law Organisation, Rome, Italy

1996-1999

Coordinator for the Legal Assistance Programme INFOTIN – Information and Documentation Centre for Young People, Ministry of Youth and Sport, Bucharest

1994-2006, 2009, 2013

Education

2016-2020

1994-1998

University of Bucharest, Faculty of Law

2000-2000

International Development Law Institute - Rome, Italy (Certificate in training for specialists in law in the context of sustainable development and course in Training of trainers)

2002-2003

Polytechnic University of Bucharest - CPRU - Master’s in project management

2005-2006

National Institute of Administration - MAI; Institut für Europäische Politik and InWent Germany (Trainer, international certificates in structural funding)

10/2009-11/2009

Dezvoltare DCG consultancy group - Project manager

11/2009-11/2009

Dezvoltare DCG consultancy group - Trainer of trainers

12/2013-12/2013

Dezvoltare DCG consultancy group - Expert in the harnessing of EU structural and cohesion funding

2017-present

Political career

2016-2020

05/2023 - present

Vice-President of the ALDE Party

10/2021-06/2024

Vice-President of Uniunea Salvați România (Save Romania Union party) (USR) Member of the national bureau of the USR

10/2017-09/2021

President of the USR

08/2020-09/2021

Co-President of the USR PLUS Alliance

1996-2001, 2018

Other activities

2016-2020

02/2018-08/2018

National coordinator of the Citizens’ initiative ‘Revision of the Constitution: No Convicted Criminals in Public Office’

1996-2001

National (interim) Vice-President/ President of ELSA (European Law Students Association) Romania, Bucharest

Member of IDLO, Rome - International Organisation for Development Law

Member of the Bucharest Bar – Private law practice with 8 years of professional experience (not practising at present)

Founder member in Romania and Secretary-General since 2002 of the Romanian Association for Development Law (IDLO), an NGO specialising in legal training

Founder member of the Association for Beneficiaries of European Funding

My Activity

European Parliament Election Observation Mission to the Republic of Moldova Parliamentary Elections, September 25-29

European Parliament Election Observation Mission to the Republic of Moldova Parliamentary Elections, September 25-29

European Parliament Election Observation Mission to the Republic of Moldova Parliamentary Elections, September 25-29

Intervention in the AFET Committee: Exchange of views on the use of EU guarantees and the European Funds for Sustainable Development [EFSD & EFSD+]

The increased efficiency of the External Action Guarantee (EAG) is a very important proposal. The instrument, particularly the European Fund for Sustainable Development Plus (EFSD+), stands as the Union’s largest risk-sharing mechanism, vital for supporting priority investments outside the Union and delivering on the strategic Global Gateway objectives. The efficiency gains allow us to reinforce EU external action priorities at a time when resources are scarce. The geopolitical context makes maximizing this new capacity urgent. As the Commission proposal correctly identifies, enlargement must be seen as a geopolitical imperative, and the EAG should contribute directly to economic convergence for enlargement countries.

Intervention in the AFET Committee: Exchange of views on the use of EU guarantees and the European Funds for Sustainable Development [EFSD & EFSD+]

The increased efficiency of the External Action Guarantee (EAG) is a very important proposal. The instrument, particularly the European Fund for Sustainable Development Plus (EFSD+), stands as the Union’s largest risk-sharing mechanism, vital for supporting priority investments outside the Union and delivering on the strategic Global Gateway objectives. The efficiency gains allow us to reinforce EU external action priorities at a time when resources are scarce. The geopolitical context makes maximizing this new capacity urgent. As the Commission proposal correctly identifies, enlargement must be seen as a geopolitical imperative, and the EAG should contribute directly to economic convergence for enlargement countries.

Intervention in the AFET Committee: Exchange of views on the use of EU guarantees and the European Funds for Sustainable Development [EFSD & EFSD+]

The increased efficiency of the External Action Guarantee (EAG) is a very important proposal. The instrument, particularly the European Fund for Sustainable Development Plus (EFSD+), stands as the Union’s largest risk-sharing mechanism, vital for supporting priority investments outside the Union and delivering on the strategic Global Gateway objectives. The efficiency gains allow us to reinforce EU external action priorities at a time when resources are scarce. The geopolitical context makes maximizing this new capacity urgent. As the Commission proposal correctly identifies, enlargement must be seen as a geopolitical imperative, and the EAG should contribute directly to economic convergence for enlargement countries.

Meeting with Participants from the “Resilient Civil Society Academy” at the European Parliament

I held an exchange of views at the European Parliament with the delegation attending the “Resilient Civil Society Academy”, organised by European Liberal Forum. The delegation was composed of civil society leaders from EU accession countries: Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova, North Macedonia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Turkey, Georgia, Armenia, Romania, Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary. I was also pleased to arrange a visit to the European Parliament for them.

Meeting with Participants from the “Resilient Civil Society Academy” at the European Parliament

I held an exchange of views at the European Parliament with the delegation attending the “Resilient Civil Society Academy”, organised by European Liberal Forum. The delegation was composed of civil society leaders from EU accession countries: Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova, North Macedonia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Turkey, Georgia, Armenia, Romania, Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary. I was also pleased to arrange a visit to the European Parliament for them.

Meeting with Participants from the “Resilient Civil Society Academy” at the European Parliament

I held an exchange of views at the European Parliament with the delegation attending the “Resilient Civil Society Academy”, organised by European Liberal Forum. The delegation was composed of civil society leaders from EU accession countries: Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova, North Macedonia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Turkey, Georgia, Armenia, Romania, Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary. I was also pleased to arrange a visit to the European Parliament for them.

European Citizens Visiting the European Parliament, September 22-24

European Citizens Visiting the European Parliament, September 22-24

European Citizens Visiting the European Parliament, September 22-24

Balance Sheet in Figures

0

Reports and Opinions

0

Reports and Opinions

0

Reports and Opinions

92

Initiated Resolutions

92

Initiated Resolutions

92

Initiated Resolutions

0

Parliamentary Questions

0

Parliamentary Questions

0

Parliamentary Questions

26

Speeches in Plenary

26

Speeches in Plenary

26

Speeches in Plenary

870

Amendments Tabled

870

Amendments Tabled

870

Amendments Tabled

60

Meetings with Stakeholders

60

Meetings with Stakeholders

60

Meetings with Stakeholders

150

Visitors to the European Parliament

150

Visitors to the European Parliament

150

Visitors to the European Parliament

2990

Interactions with Citizens

2990

Interactions with Citizens

2990

Interactions with Citizens

Committees and Delegations

Member

AFET

Foreign Affairs

D-US

Delegation for relations with the US

DEPA

Delegation for relations with the EU's Eastern Neighbourhood

Substitute Member

REGI

Regional Development

INTA

International Trade Agreements

D-MD

Delegation for relations with Moldova

News

The Day of the Moldovan Miracle, September 28, 2025

Cetățenii Republicii Moldova l-au învins pe Putin cu arma democrației. Alegătorii și instituțiile statului au respins un atac furibund al Rusiei, au trecut peste un val de dezinformări, tactici hibride, amenințări cu bombe la secțiile de vot și au arătat întregii Europe puterea visului european. Republica Moldova este astăzi un exemplu pentru noi toți, un exemplu de patriotism adevărat, pentru că nu există nimic mai patriotic decât oameni care decid viitorul lor în ciuda viselor imperialiste ale unui dictator.  Pentru mine a fost un privilegiu de neuitat să fac parte din misiunea Parlamentului European de observare a alegerilor parlamentare. Voi prețui mereu dăruirea oamenilor din Republica Moldova, atașamentul lor față de democrație și voi sprijini în continuare cu toată priceperea mea integrarea europeană a acestei țări.

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The Day of the Moldovan Miracle, September 28, 2025

Cetățenii Republicii Moldova l-au învins pe Putin cu arma democrației. Alegătorii și instituțiile statului au respins un atac furibund al Rusiei, au trecut peste un val de dezinformări, tactici hibride, amenințări cu bombe la secțiile de vot și au arătat întregii Europe puterea visului european. Republica Moldova este astăzi un exemplu pentru noi toți, un exemplu de patriotism adevărat, pentru că nu există nimic mai patriotic decât oameni care decid viitorul lor în ciuda viselor imperialiste ale unui dictator.  Pentru mine a fost un privilegiu de neuitat să fac parte din misiunea Parlamentului European de observare a alegerilor parlamentare. Voi prețui mereu dăruirea oamenilor din Republica Moldova, atașamentul lor față de democrație și voi sprijini în continuare cu toată priceperea mea integrarea europeană a acestei țări.

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The Day of the Moldovan Miracle, September 28, 2025

Cetățenii Republicii Moldova l-au învins pe Putin cu arma democrației. Alegătorii și instituțiile statului au respins un atac furibund al Rusiei, au trecut peste un val de dezinformări, tactici hibride, amenințări cu bombe la secțiile de vot și au arătat întregii Europe puterea visului european. Republica Moldova este astăzi un exemplu pentru noi toți, un exemplu de patriotism adevărat, pentru că nu există nimic mai patriotic decât oameni care decid viitorul lor în ciuda viselor imperialiste ale unui dictator.  Pentru mine a fost un privilegiu de neuitat să fac parte din misiunea Parlamentului European de observare a alegerilor parlamentare. Voi prețui mereu dăruirea oamenilor din Republica Moldova, atașamentul lor față de democrație și voi sprijini în continuare cu toată priceperea mea integrarea europeană a acestei țări.

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Viitorul Republicii Moldova este în Europa

Today I had a meeting with Maia Sandu, the President of the Republic of Moldova, Valérie Hayer, the President of the Renew Europe group, and my colleagues from the Romanian delegation, Vlad Voiculescu and Eugen Tomac. We continue to firmly support the European path of Moldova. However, in the parliamentary elections on September 28, the future of democracy and freedom for Moldovan citizens depends on everyone's involvement. "The peace of Moldova is also the peace of Europe," emphasized President Maia Sandu in her speech at the European Parliament.

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Viitorul Republicii Moldova este în Europa

Today I had a meeting with Maia Sandu, the President of the Republic of Moldova, Valérie Hayer, the President of the Renew Europe group, and my colleagues from the Romanian delegation, Vlad Voiculescu and Eugen Tomac. We continue to firmly support the European path of Moldova. However, in the parliamentary elections on September 28, the future of democracy and freedom for Moldovan citizens depends on everyone's involvement. "The peace of Moldova is also the peace of Europe," emphasized President Maia Sandu in her speech at the European Parliament.

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Viitorul Republicii Moldova este în Europa

Today I had a meeting with Maia Sandu, the President of the Republic of Moldova, Valérie Hayer, the President of the Renew Europe group, and my colleagues from the Romanian delegation, Vlad Voiculescu and Eugen Tomac. We continue to firmly support the European path of Moldova. However, in the parliamentary elections on September 28, the future of democracy and freedom for Moldovan citizens depends on everyone's involvement. "The peace of Moldova is also the peace of Europe," emphasized President Maia Sandu in her speech at the European Parliament.

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B-1047 Bruxelles/Brussel

0032 2 28 45217

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