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The Ministry of Finance reported a budget deficit reduction to 3.81% of GDP for Q3 2026, down from 5.31% in 2025. Public investments rose significantly, totaling 47.81 billion lei, reflecting a 15.6 billion lei increase. Revenue from the consolidated budget grew by 15.2%, while interest expenses increased by 6.55 billion lei. The overall budget deficit for the first nine months decreased by 24.17 billion lei compared to the previous year. Payments for EU-funded projects surged, with a notable rise in PNRR grants. Tax revenues exceeded projections, driven by increased VAT and profit tax collections. Total expenditures rose by 15%, primarily due to investments and debt costs, while operational expenses remained below inflation levels.