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The budget deficit for the first nine months of 2026 decreased to 3.81% of GDP, down from 5.31% in the same period of 2025. Public investments rose significantly, totaling 47.81 billion lei, reflecting a 15.6 billion lei increase compared to the previous year. The Ministry of Finance reported a 15.2% rise in consolidated budget revenues, while interest expenses increased by 6.55 billion lei due to previous macroeconomic imbalances. The overall budget deficit for Q3 was 37.27 billion lei, or 1.81% of GDP, slightly above last year's figures. The government maintained the deficit target of 6.2% of GDP for 2026 after the first budget revision, which ensured necessary funding for health, pensions, and local budgets without increasing total expenditures. EU-funded projects saw a significant rise in payments, contributing to the overall investment growth.