newsweek.ro/investigatii/topul-comunelor-din-roman

The article discusses Romanian communes with populations under 1,500 that pay high salaries, highlighting the need for administrative reform. It reveals that many localities do not meet basic criteria for city or commune status. A significant portion of their budgets is allocated to salaries rather than investments. Examples include Bătrâna, Burjuc, Gogoșu, Coroiești, and Vârghiș, which face financial deficits despite high salary expenditures. The article emphasizes the necessity for government action to address these issues and reorganize underperforming localities.