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A voluntary administrative reform may begin in 429 Romanian localities, focusing on those with populations under 1,500. Local councils must organize referendums for unification by March 2027, with effects starting in 2028. No penalties are set for those opting out, and additional tax incentives are being considered to encourage participation. The possibility of mandatory unification has been discussed, but no specific criteria or lists of localities have been established yet.