www.gandul.ro/actualitate/alexandru-nazare-deficit

Alexandru Nazare reports a decrease in the budget deficit to 3.81% of GDP in the first nine months of 2026, down from 5.31% in 2025. Budget revenues rose by 11.9%, while expenditures increased by 5.5%. Public investments reached 107.77 billion lei, largely funded by European funds. Nazare warns that uncollected PNRR funds could raise the deficit and emphasizes the need for fiscal discipline. He highlights the importance of realistic budgeting for 2027, focusing on available revenues and the necessity of covering permanent expenses with secure income. The aim is to maintain Romania's financial credibility and ensure sustainable economic growth.