Romanian Parliament Passes Law Guaranteeing Birth Companion Rights

Romania's Chamber of Deputies passed a law amending the Patient Rights Law to guarantee women the right to have a companion during childbirth in both public and private hospitals, along with privacy and dignity protections. The bill, initiated by USR senator Ruxandra Cibu Deaconu, now awaits presidential promulgation. This is a domestic legislative development with no immediate market or geopolitical impact.