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The Romanian Ministry of Finance clarified discrepancies between national and Eurostat budget deficit figures, attributing differences to calculation methods. Despite a higher reported deficit by Eurostat, Romania's deficit decreased from 9.2% of GDP in 2024 to 7.8% in 2025, marking the largest reduction among EU states. The ministry emphasized that while the deficit remains the highest in the EU, fiscal consolidation efforts are yielding positive results. Eurostat's data for Q2 2026 shows a seasonal adjustment leading to a reported 9.2% deficit, which does not reflect cumulative figures for the first half of the year. The ministry noted that ongoing adjustments are necessary for financial stability and investment capacity.