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In Romania, there are 119 cities with populations under 10,000 that may be legally dissolved. The government is considering merging communes with fewer than 1,500 residents. Many of these small cities, like Negru Vodă and Buziaș, face significant budget deficits and rely heavily on government subsidies to operate. For instance, Buziaș has a projected deficit of 1.7 million lei for 2026, while Murgeni's budget is largely dependent on state funding. Cities like Aleșd and Curtici also show high salary expenditures relative to their revenues, raising questions about their sustainability. The situation highlights the need for a reevaluation of local governance in Romania.