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Economist Christian Năsulea warns that new tax increases could lead Romania into economic contraction, stressing the need for budget cuts instead of higher taxes to finance social promises. He emphasizes that the economy is already stagnant and cannot bear additional tax burdens. Năsulea suggests that pension indexing requires significant funds that should come from reducing other budget expenditures. He also mentions that any potential return of VAT to 19% should be offset by savings in other areas. Prime Minister Luca Niculescu has not ruled out new taxes, indicating that decisions will depend on the fiscal situation at year-end.