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The Ministry of Finance released the budget execution report for Q3 2026, showing a reduced budget deficit of 3.81% of GDP compared to 5.31% in 2025. Public investments increased significantly, totaling 47.81 billion lei, while revenues rose by 15.2%. The government maintained the deficit target of 6.2% for 2026 after the first budget revision. Interest expenses grew due to previous macroeconomic imbalances. Payments for EU-funded projects surged by 68.6%, with significant contributions from PNRR grants. Overall, the report indicates a positive trend in fiscal consolidation, with a notable increase in budget revenues driven by VAT and EU funds.