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Prime Minister Luca Niculescu emphasizes the need for the state to reduce its expenses and combat tax evasion before considering new taxes. He argues that reforms should start within the public sector to improve tax collection and spending efficiency. Niculescu highlights the burden on citizens due to rising prices and taxes, stating that further increases would be difficult to bear. He acknowledges the gap between expected and actual tax revenues and mentions measures like connecting POS terminals to cash registers for better transaction tracking. Niculescu is optimistic about improved state revenues by 2027 and awaits a comprehensive financial report to assess potential budget adjustments.

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