www.digi24.ro/finante/deficitul-in-trimestrul-3-su

In Q3 2026, Romania's consolidated budget deficit was 37.27 billion lei, 1.81% of GDP, lower than planned. Investments rose by 48.6%, while operating expenses decreased. The Finance Minister emphasized that achieving the 6.2% GDP deficit target relies on timely PNRR fund collections. Total revenues increased by 15.2%, with significant growth in public investments funded by EU grants. The report indicates a positive fiscal trajectory, with a cumulative deficit reduction to 3.81% of GDP over nine months. However, interest expenses rose due to previous macroeconomic imbalances. The government maintains its deficit target without increasing total expenditures, focusing on essential sectors like health and pensions.