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Romania's Minister of Investments and European Projects, Alexandru Mihai Ghigiu, suggested renegotiating contracts with Rheinmetall under the SAFE program, despite potential penalties. He raised concerns about the legality of contract modifications worth €5.7 billion and questioned the strategic value of current military acquisitions. Ghigiu emphasized the need for better negotiation strategies with European institutions and highlighted the importance of having well-prepared negotiators. He believes that Romania can convince Brussels to reconsider its stance, provided there are strong arguments and a clear vision for the country's defense needs.