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Ilie Bolojan emphasizes that administrative reform should focus on reducing costs while maintaining public service quality. He argues that any merging of localities must respect the ethnic and confessional identities of communities. Bolojan highlights the need for legislative alignment with demographic realities before considering mergers. He notes that many localities have populations below legal thresholds and stresses the importance of managing identity sensitivities during voluntary mergers. The former premier advocates for preserving local identities and traditions, reflecting on his experience in local governance. Meanwhile, the new Minister of Development, Alexandru Stoica, prioritizes administrative reform and local investment support.