2007
Accession to the European Union
Romania joins the EU on 1 January. The first programming period, 2007–2013, begins.
2014
Second programming period
The 2014–2020 programmes start, while projects from the first period are still being completed.
2015
End of eligibility, 2007–2013
Last year in which spending under the first period could be declared eligible.
2021
New period and a new instrument
The 2021–2027 period begins and Romania’s Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) is approved — a separate instrument.
2023
End of eligibility, 2014–2020
Last year in which spending under the second period could be declared eligible.
2026
PNRR deadline
The Recovery and Resilience Facility must complete its payments by the end of the year.
2027
End of the period studied
Final year of 2021–2027 commitments; spending stays eligible until 2029. Outcomes are not yet known.