www.economica.net/deficitul-bugetar-a-scazut-la-38

The consolidated general budget deficit decreased by 24.17 billion lei in the first nine months of 2026, reaching 78.3 billion lei, or 3.81% of GDP. This is a significant reduction from 102.47 billion lei (5.31% of GDP) in the same period last year. The Minister of Finance emphasized the need for sustainable financial management and discipline. Budget revenues increased by 11.9%, outpacing a 5.5% rise in expenditures. Personnel costs fell by 4.43 billion lei, while public investments rose by over 25 billion lei to 107.77 billion lei. Despite these improvements, structural imbalances in the Romanian economy remain a concern, especially for the last quarter of the year. The government aims for a budget deficit of 6.2% of GDP for 2026, while rating agencies have varying estimates, with Fitch predicting 5.9%.