Maria Grapini

Seven out of ten EU citizens believe corruption exists, according to the perception figure cited in the debate.

The European Union has more than 2,000 customs points and more than 80,000 customs workers.

The European Investment Bank reached a historic record of 100 billion euros in new investments.

In Romania, there have been 90 attacks near the border, 47 drones have fallen, with 12 of them in 2026.

The textile industry pays higher customs duties on raw materials than on finished products.

Figures show that 80% of care workers are women.

Hundreds of thousands of steel industry jobs have been lost in the European Union.

Women represent over 50% of the population in the majority of EU member states

The EU livestock sector ranks second globally in meat production, after China and ahead of the United States

70% of generic drugs treat the population.

In Romania, pensions are 400 euros and salaries are 800 euros

In Europe we have higher energy prices than in the United States and China.

In Romania, overcrowding in housing is the highest

In Eastern countries energy is even more expensive than in Western countries, although purchasing power is lower.

The interest rate in Romania is three times higher than in eurozone states

Citizens and small entrepreneurs in Romania pay four times more interest than in eurozone states

Romania loses 1.5 million inhabitants in a decade

1.2 million children in Romania are excluded from social inclusion