Source: European Parliament
1. + 2. The insufficiencies in the Sites of Community Interest (SCI) part of Romania’s Natura 2000 network are subject to an ongoing infringement[1], as mentioned by the Honourable Member. However, the assessment of the information available carried out as part of this infringement indicates no insufficiencies regarding the habitats and species protected in the site ROSCI0074 Făgetul Clujului — Valea Morii, including in the wider area of the site. Thus, the Commission cannot establish any breach of the Habitats Directive[2] and will not enlarge the scope of this infringement procedure against Romania on the basis of the Făget Sud — Colonia Făget area .
3. Due to the infringement mentioned above, Romania has taken steps to address insufficiencies in the SCI part of its Natura 2000 network (e.g. by launching an ongoing project which is expected to deliver results by the end of 2025). Cohesion policy supports projects focused on the maintenance and increase of biodiversity in Natura 2000 sites. In 2021 — 2027 programming period the national programme for sustainable development has an allocation of EUR 150 million for these actions . In its role as guardian of the Treaties, the Commission will continue monitoring the situation and, where necessary, may decide to take appropriate action.