We are going through complicated times and the coronavirus pandemic seems to be far from over. However, life goes on and we all need to meet current challenges.

IPA Romania is aware of its members' expectations and the fact that despite the transition, the association’s life must continue. Thus, we had to organise, despite the special conditions, the General Assembly of Elections of the IPA Romanian Section, for all the functions of the National Executive Committee.

The meeting of the over 130 delegates took place in Poiana Brașov, with some delegations from other national sections managing to take part: IPA Cyprus, IPA Croatia, IPA Hungary, IPA Moldova, IPA North Macedonia and IPA Poland. It was a pleasant experience, a reunion we all expected even if some friends couldn't make it.

Following the votes cast by the delegates, the new team of the Romanian Section consists of:

• Mihai Liviu Tărtăreanu - President
• Florin Popa - 1^st Vice President

(Social Activities)

• Marius Mureșan - 2^nd Vice President (International Relations)
• Dumitru Dorobanțu - 3^rd Vice President (Professional activities)
• Ion Melinte – 4^th Vice President

(Sports & Hobbies)

• Cătălin Ștefan Bălteanu - Secretary General
• Iulian Tița - Treasurer

We wish for a successful mandate, with accomplishments for IPA members, closer contacts with other national sections and a real development in the country, but also abroad. We have a series of projects waiting for the green light to start, so stay tuned!

Further impressions of the Romanian national congress can be seen on the photos on the following page.

Mihai Liviu Tărtăreanu, President IPA Romania