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A study by Funky Citizens reveals that nearly 80% of Romanian localities lost population from 2016 to 2025, with 30.9% unable to cover salaries from their own revenues. The analysis of 3,181 administrative units shows that the current administrative structure does not reflect demographic and economic changes. Financial viability varies significantly, with many small communes struggling to sustain administrative costs. The study highlights the need for administrative reform that considers labor markets and economic ties, rather than just population numbers. It emphasizes the importance of a unified regional organization to effectively negotiate future EU funding.