Presentation of the country's main security and sports institutions and bodies

• Ministry of Youth and Sport
• Ministry of Internal Affairs
• Ministry of Justice
• National committee on sport safety and security: National Committee against Violence in Sport 

Independent sports safety bodies

• National independent safety bodies: No.
• National public coordination safety bodies: The National Committee against Violence in Sport is responsible for drafting and adopting the national safety and security standards.

Main sports in the country (by number of members)

• Football
• Basketball
• Tennis
• Handball
• Karate and martial arts

National Olympic Committee

• Romanian Olympic and Sports Committee

Main sports federations and leagues

• Romanian Football Federation
• Romanian Basketball Federation
• Romanian Tennis Federation
• Romanian Handball Federation
• Romanian Athletics Federation
• Professional Football League

National football authorities

• Romanian Football Federation (FRF)
• Professional Football League (LPF)

Relevant good practices in the S4 domain

• CSM Bucharest - the women's handball team competes in the EHF Champions League

Last major sporting events organised since 2000 and key elements of their legacy

• Europa League final 2012, Bucharest, Arena Națională
• European Youth Olympic Winter Festival Brașov 2013
• EuroBasket 2017 Group C, Cluj-Napoca
• Euro 2020 – Bucharest Host city

The integrated and multi-agency approach was one of key factors for the successful implementation and delivery of the safey and security measures in connection with the major sport events mentioned. The international police cooperation for the Europa League final included the deployment of a foreign police delegation consisting of 10 spotters which contributed to the delivery of a secure and welcoming environment for the visiting fans.

Future major sporting events organised and/or co-organized within the next 5 years

• U21 in 2023 – Bucharest and Cluj Napoca Host Cities
• U19 in 2025 – Bucharest, Ploiesti, and Voluntari Host Cities

The country's main sporting competitions

• National Football Championship, National Men A- Team and Romanian Cup
• National Basketball Championship
• National Handball Championship

National supporter organisations or National team supporter organisations

Information not available

National legal framework on sports safety and security, including specific legal provisions on:

List of main laws and regulations

• Law no.4/2008 for the prevention and tackling violence at sport competitions and events
• Law no.6/2018 for the ratification of the T-S4 Convention

National/local coordination bodies

• Government Decision no.116 from 7th of February 2002 regarding the functioning of the National Committee against Violence in Sport

National S4 policy

• Law no.4/2008 for the prevention and tackling violence at sport competitions and events

Share of safety and security responsibilities (inside/outside of sports venues)

• Law no.4/2008 for the prevention and tackling violence at sport competitions and events

Stewarding/Private security

• Law no.333/2003 regarding the guarding of objectives, goods, values and protection of persons
• Occupational standard: sport competitions agents (stewards)

Sports venues safety regulations, licensing, certification and inspection

Information not available

Sport-related hate speech, racism and other types of discrimination

• Government Ordinance no. 137/2000 on the prevention and punishment of all forms of discrimination

Pyrotechnics and other forbidden items

• Law no.126 from 27 December 1995 regarding the explosives materials regime

Customer service and role of supporters and local communities

Information not available

Social-educational preventative measures

• All stakeholders involved in the delivery and implementation of the safety and security

Alcohol/drug policy

• Law no.4/2008 for the prevention and tackling violence at sport competitions and events
• Law no.143 from 26th of July 2000 regarding the fight against the drug trafficking and illegal use

Specific sport-related misbehaviour typified as crime

• Law no.4/2008 for the prevention and tackling violence at sport competitions and events
• Penal Code of 17th of July 2009

Specific sport-related misbehaviour typified as misdemeanour

• Law no.4/2008 for the prevention and tackling violence at sport competitions and events

Exclusion policy (banning orders/exit bans)

• Law no.4/2008 for the prevention and tackling violence at sport competitions and events

Measures taken/envisaged by States to meet the objectives of the Convention

Most of the provisions of the Convention are already included in the national legislation. The National Committee for the fight against Violence in sport is overseeing and coordinating the national approach in this regard and a specific national strategy will be soon adopted.

Existence of specific safety, security and/or service public policies

The National Committee for the fight against Violence in sport is the responsible body for developing the S-4 policies and practices.

Existence of a national strategy on security, safety, and services

Currently under drafting at the level of the National Committee for the fight against Violence in sport.

Existence of (a) regional/ local strategy(ies) on security, safety, and services

After the adoption of the national strategy, the local Committees for the fight against violence in sport will implement its provisions at their level, customized to the local perspectives and needs.

Major risks and trends on violence and disorder

Violence between fans, use of pyrotechnics, violence against the law enforcement officials, discriminatory behaviour, alcohol related antisocial behavior.

Last major incidents which seem relevant and enlightening on the need to adopt an integrated approach to safety, security and service

Information not available

Evolution of total incidents over the last 10 years

Information not available