Romania’s government has approved a program worth RON 5.3 billion (EUR 1 billion) aimed at boosting domestic production, according to a statement published by Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare on his official Facebook page. The scheme, initiated by the Ministry of Finance, is the first major instrument of the government’s new economic strategy and is focused on the manufacturing sector. Under the program, companies undertaking projects worth at least RON 50 million will be eligible for state support.