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Romanian politician (born 1966)

Carmen Avram MEP Carmen AVRAM - MEP, during the Green Deal Conference she organized on February 25, 2020. Member of the European Parliament for Romania Incumbent Assumed office 2 July 2019 Personal details Born (1966-05-08) 8 May 1966 (age 60) Vișeu de Sus, Maramureș, Romania Party Romania Social Democratic Party EU Party of European Socialists Other political affiliations Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats Party of European Socialists Education Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iași National University of Political Studies and Public Administration Occupation Journalist, politician, producer Website carmenavram.ro

**Carmen Gabriela Avram** (born 8 May 1966[1]) is a [Romanian](/source/Romania) journalist and politician. As a journalist, she has worked for the leading Romanian broadcasters [ProTV](/source/Pro_TV) and [Antena 3](/source/Antena_3_(Romanian_TV_channel)). In May 2019 she [was elected](/source/2019_European_Parliament_election_in_Romania) a [Member of the European Parliament](/source/Member_of_the_European_Parliament) on behalf of the [Social Democratic Party (PSD)](/source/Social_Democratic_Party_(Romania)), a full member of the [Party of European Socialists (PES).](/source/Party_of_European_Socialists) As an [MEP](/source/Member_of_the_European_Parliament), Carmen Avram is a member of the [Progressive Alliance of Socialists of Democrats (S&D)](/source/Progressive_Alliance_of_Socialists_and_Democrats).[2]

## Biography

### Early life and education

Carmen Avram was born in [Vișeu de Sus](/source/Vi%C8%99eu_de_Sus), [Maramureș County](/source/Maramure%C8%99_County), a small town situated in the picturesque mountainous region of northern [Transylvania](/source/Transylvania). Her father was a [Romanian language](/source/Romanian_language) professor and her mother worked as a chemical laboratory analyst at the pharmaceutical plant *[Terapia](/source/Terapia)*.[3] She has two siblings, a brother and a sister. She attended the local [German-language](/source/German_language) school, where she witnessed the massive emigration drive of her [ethnic German](/source/Germans_of_Romania) colleagues to the [Federal Republic of Germany](/source/West_Germany), which has a major impact on her worldview. As a schoolchild, she helped plant a forest in the surrounding area of her hometown. This forest became the subject of a journalistic investigation decades later, in the documentary program "*[În Premieră cu Carmen Avram](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=%C3%8En_Premier%C4%83&action=edit&redlink=1)*", as the forest had been [clear-cut](/source/Clearcutting) by illegal loggers and the town suffered unprecedented flooding.[4]

After graduating from Garabet Ibrăileanu High School in [Iași](/source/Ia%C8%99i), in 1984, she attended the Faculty of Construction and Engineering at the [Gheorghe Asachi Polytechnic Institute](/source/Gheorghe_Asachi_Technical_University_of_Ia%C8%99i), graduating in 1989. As a qualified [civil engineer](/source/Civil_engineering), she briefly worked at the [Călărași Siderurgical Plant](/source/C%C4%83l%C4%83ra%C8%99i_steel_works) up to the fall of the Communist regime in December 1989. After the [Romanian Revolution](/source/Romanian_Revolution) restored liberal democracy and the free market, she worked as a substitute mathematics teacher and in 1992 moved to [Bucharest](/source/Bucharest) to pursue a career in journalism.[4]

In 2002, she undertook postgraduate studies at the [National University of Political Studies and Public Administration](/source/National_University_of_Political_Studies_and_Public_Administration), specializing in [International Relations](/source/International_relations), graduating in 2004.[4]

### Journalistic career

Carmen Avram started her journalistic career at the leading daily newspaper *[Evenimentul Zilei](/source/Evenimentul_Zilei),* first as a news editor, then as [foreign correspondent](/source/Foreign_correspondent) between 1992 and 1996.[5] From 1996 to 2010, she worked for *[ProTV](/source/Pro_TV)* as a foreign affairs correspondent, covering major international events in Europe, North Africa, the Middle East and the United States.[6] She then became an editor and reporter for the program "*[România, te iubesc!](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rom%C3%A2nia,_te_iubesc!&action=edit&redlink=1)*" at *ProTV*. In 2010 she joined broadcaster *[Antena 3](/source/Antena_3_(Romanian_TV_channel))*, creating, producing and presenting the critically acclaimed documentary programme "*[În premieră cu Carmen Avram](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=%C3%8En_premier%C4%83_cu_Carmen_Avram&action=edit&redlink=1)*". The program, which was [Emmy](/source/Emmy_Award)-nominated and winner of multiple national and international awards,[7] made Avram a nationally recognized figure. While working as a journalist at *Antena 3*, between 2012 and 2019, she also taught reporting techniques at [Intact Media Academy](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Intact_Media_Academy&action=edit&redlink=1).[4]

### Political career

In March 2019, the Romanian [Social Democratic Party](/source/Social_Democratic_Party_(Romania)) announced its list of candidates for the [2019 European elections](/source/2019_European_Parliament_election). Carmen Avram was second on the party's list.[8] Following the election results in May 2019, she was elected as a [Member of the European Parliament](/source/Member_of_the_European_Parliament) and joined the [S&D](/source/Progressive_Alliance_of_Socialists_and_Democrats) political group.[9]

She is a full member of the following parliamentary committees:

- [Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI)](/source/European_Parliament_Committee_on_Agriculture_and_Rural_Development)

- Committee of Inquiry on the Protection of Animals during Transport (ANIT)[10]

- Delegation to the EU-Armenia Parliamentary Partnership Committee, the EU-Azerbaijan Parliamentary Cooperation Committee and the EU-Georgia Parliamentary Association Committee (DSCA)

- Delegation for relations with Israel (D-IL)

- Delegation to the EURONEST Parliamentary Assembly (DEPA)

In addition, Avram is also a substitute member of the following parliamentary committees:

- Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL)

- [Committee on Fisheries (PECH)](/source/European_Parliament_Committee_on_Fisheries)

She is Vice-Chair of SEARICA Intergroup (The Seas, Rivers, Islands and Coastal Areas Intergroup in the European Parliament) responsible for the [Danube](/source/Danube) and the [Black Sea](/source/Black_Sea)[11] and Vice President of the political committee of [EURONEST](/source/Euronest_Parliamentary_Assembly).[12]

### Awards and distinctions

In her 27 years as a prominent Romanian journalist and producer, she received numerous awards and distinctions:[13]

- APTR: “Human Condition Award” – Carmen Avram and Observator for “Împreună dăm viață poveștilor” campaign (2011)

- Association for International Broadcastings (AIBs): Jury Commendations and nominations every year from 2011 to 2018.

- Flacăra: Journalism award – “*[În Premieră cu Carmen Avram](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=%C3%8En_Premier%C4%83_cu_Carmen_Avram&action=edit&redlink=1)*” (2011)

- TV Mania: Jury's special award – Carmen Avram (2011)

- “Woman of the Year - Excellency in social journalism” Award Ceremony, organized by Avantaje Magazine (2012)

- New York Festivals – Numerous gold, silver, bronze awards and nominations from 2012 to 2018.

- APTR Report award for “*[În Premieră cu Carmen Avram](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=%C3%8En_Premier%C4%83_cu_Carmen_Avram&action=edit&redlink=1)*” (2013)

- Premiile Uniunii Cineaştilor din România (UCIN) – Jury Special Award for “*[În Premieră cu Carmen Avram](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=%C3%8En_Premier%C4%83_cu_Carmen_Avram&action=edit&redlink=1)*” (2013)

- APTR Excellence Award for “*[În Premieră cu Carmen Avram](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=%C3%8En_Premier%C4%83_cu_Carmen_Avram&action=edit&redlink=1)*” (2014)

- [Emmy International Television Awards](/source/International_Emmy_Awards_Current_Affairs_%26_News) for “*[În Premieră cu Carmen Avram](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=%C3%8En_Premier%C4%83_cu_Carmen_Avram&action=edit&redlink=1)*” (*Nomination*) (2014)

- Monte Carlo Television Awards for “*[În Premieră cu Carmen Avram](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=%C3%8En_Premier%C4%83_cu_Carmen_Avram&action=edit&redlink=1)*” (*Nomination*) (2014)

- Premiile Superscrieri - 1st Prize for two episodes made for “*[În Premieră cu Carmen Avram](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=%C3%8En_Premier%C4%83_cu_Carmen_Avram&action=edit&redlink=1)*” (2017)[14]

## Personal details

In addition to her native [Romanian](/source/Romanian_language), Carmen Avram speaks [German](/source/German_language), [French](/source/French_language) and [English](/source/English_language). She also speaks [Spanish](/source/Spanish_language) and [Hebrew](/source/Hebrew_language) at a beginner level.[4]

Avram is a member of the [Romanian Orthodox Church](/source/Romanian_Orthodox_Church).

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Cine este jurnalista Carmen Avram, cea care candidează pe locul 2 pe lista PSD pentru europarlamentare"](https://www.antena3.ro/politica/cine-este-jurnalista-carmen-avram-cea-care-candideaza-pe-locul-2-pe-lista-psd-pentru-513852.html). *antena3.ro*. 25 March 2019. Retrieved 4 September 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** [Her MEP profile](http://www.europarl.europa.eu/meps/en/197651)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["(In Romanian) La mulți ani, Carmen Avram! Secretele celei mai iubite jurnaliste"](https://www.antena3.ro/life/oameni/la-multi-ani-carmen-avram-secretele-celei-mai-iubite-jurnaliste-468199.html). *antena3.ro*. Retrieved 7 September 2020.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:0_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:0_4-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-:0_4-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-:0_4-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-:0_4-4) ["About section on personal website"](https://carmenavram.ro/despre/). *carmenavram.ro*. Retrieved 31 August 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["(In Romanian) Carmen Avram, realizatoare TV: "Visez să mă retrag într-o căsuţă la ţară""](https://adevarul.ro/entertainment/celebritati/carmen-avram-realizatoare-tv-visez-retrag-intr-o-casuta-tara-1_50ac95a37c42d5a663864230/index.html). *adevarul.ro*. 12 December 2011. Retrieved 27 August 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Bleaja, Alina. ["(In Romanian) Carmen Avram - jurnalistul cu spirit de aventura"](https://www.eva.ro/divertisment/vedete/carmen-avram-jurnalistul-cu-spirit-de-aventura-articol-6496.html). *EVA.ro*. Retrieved 31 August 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["(In Romanian) "În Premieră" – Despre noi"](https://web.archive.org/web/20200815145000/http://inpremiera.ro/text.php?id=1). *inpremiera.ro*. Archived from [the original](http://inpremiera.ro/text.php?id=1) on 15 August 2020. Retrieved 31 August 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Bela, Ambrus (11 May 2019). ["(In Romanian) Carmen Avram, de la un regiment media la un batalion politic"](https://www.qmagazine.ro/carmen-avram-de-la-un-regiment-media-la-un-batalion-politic/). *QMagazine.ro*. Retrieved 29 August 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Carmen AVRAM - MEP"](https://europarl.europa.eu/meps/en/197651/CARMEN_AVRAM/home). *europarl.europa.eu*. Retrieved 31 August 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Protection of transported animals: Parliament establishes inquiry committee"](https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20200619IPR81604/protection-of-transported-animals-parliament-establishes-inquiry-committee#:~:text=The%20new%20inquiry%20committee%2C%20established,%2C%20road%2C%20rail%20and%20sea.). *europarl.europa.eu*. 19 June 2020. Retrieved 4 September 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["The Seas, Rivers, Islands and Coastal Areas Intergroup in the European Parliament – Chair and board"](https://web.archive.org/web/20230506162535/https://www.searica.eu/intergroup/chair-and-board). *searica.eu*. Archived from [the original](http://www.searica.eu/intergroup/chair-and-board) on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Political Committee of EURONEST"](https://www.europarl.europa.eu/euronest/en/home.html). *europarl.europa.eu*. Retrieved 31 August 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["Intact Media Group – Awards"](https://www.intactmediagroup.ro/about-us/awards/). *intactmediagroup.ro*. Retrieved 31 August 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["(In Romanian) Winners of the "Superscrieri" AWARDS #7 – Friends For Friends Foundation"](https://ffff.ro/noutati/premiile-superscrieri/castigatorii-premiilor-superscrieri-7/). *ffff.ro*. 21 November 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2020.

v t e Current members of the European Parliament from Romania (2019–2024) Avram (S&D) Băsescu (EPP) Benea (S&D) Blaga (EPP) Bogdan (EPP) Botoș (Renew) Buda (EPP) Bușoi (EPP) Cioloș (Renew) Ciuhodaru (S&D) Crețu (S&D) Falcă (EPP) Gheorghe (Renew) Grapini (S&D) Hava (EPP) Manda (S&D) Marinescu (EPP) Mituța (Renew) Motreanu (EPP) Mureșan (EPP) Negrescu (S&D) Nica (S&D) Nistor (EPP) Pîslaru (Renew) Plumb (S&D) Ștefănuță (Renew) Strugariu (Renew) Terheș (ECR) Tomac (EPP) Tudorache (Renew) Tudose (S&D) Vincze (EPP) Winkler (EPP)

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