Brexit has been a highly impactful subject for newspapers and professional Magazines. Opinions expressed in the press regarding the UK leaving the EU and the possible repercussions this would have on the Romanian economy have varied from very pessimistic concerned over the repatriation of over 170,000 Romanians from the UK and financial losses of over 800 million Euro to pragmatic, identifying advantages such as a stronger position inside the community and possible relocations of UK companies in our country. This paper does a review of the information published in online media and a scientific analysis of potential effects Brexit might have on Romania. From an economic point of view, an evaluation of potential trade losses suffered by Romania has been laid out as a consequence of shrinking bilateral transactions and eventual diminution of foreign investment due to retreating UK investors. Romania stands to lose an important trade partner, holding investments of up to 1.5 billion Euro in the national economy, with which it has a positive trade balance, but the process is a complex, lengthy one, and dependent on the final decision that the British authorities will take. The research presents scientifically sound conclusions on the potential effects Brexit can have on Romania which can be of used to the authorities and the local business environment. On the short term the phenomena hasn't had the effects which were anticipated by the media, whilst on the long term the potential effects are difficult to assess and of a limited impact over the national economy.
