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Valentin Lazea from BNR emphasizes the need for a political pact in Romania to reduce the budget deficit below 3% of GDP by 2030. He suggests limiting salary and pension growth while improving tax collection. Romania's deficit has been higher than other EU countries, reaching 9.2% in early 2025. Lazea argues that a commitment from political forces can enhance credibility and predictability for investors. He highlights the importance of aligning salary and pension increases with nominal GDP growth and improving VAT and profit tax collection to address the deficit. Lazea warns that without these measures, Romania risks being downgraded in investment ratings.