Adrian Câciu, avertisment după verdictul S&P și după ce datoria publică a trecut de 1.200 de miliarde de lei: „Problema rămâne la noi”

Former Finance Minister Adrian Câciu warns about Romania's rising public debt and interest expenses, which could increase budget deficit pressure. The public debt reached 1.205 trillion lei in July 2026, surpassing 1.200 trillion for the first time. Câciu highlights a significant increase in debt since May 2025, with only a minor reduction in the public deficit. He also points out that interest expenses have exceeded budget estimates, necessitating an additional 5 billion lei for debt servicing by year-end. Câciu predicts that these costs could raise the budget deficit pressure by at least 0.2 percentage points. He emphasizes the need for a comprehensive analysis of economic indicators and international market conditions.