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The administrative-territorial reform discussed in Bucharest may impact Sibiu County, where 13 communes have populations below 1,500. The government program prioritizes these small units for potential merging, although no official list of affected municipalities exists. Discussions led by PSD President Sorin Grindeanu aim for a reform proposal by March 2027, focusing on maintaining public services. A local study highlights demographic challenges in these communes, which represent 24.5% of the county's total. Concerns arise among local mayors regarding increased taxes and longer distances to administrative centers. The reform's first phase encourages voluntary associations, while a broader legislative reform is also proposed.