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A false claim circulating online suggests that Ukrainian refugee children receive a monthly allowance of 3,800 lei from the Romanian government, significantly more than Romanian children. This misinformation has sparked debates and misunderstandings among Romanian families. Economic analyst Adrian Negrescu clarified that all children in Romania, regardless of nationality, receive the same allowance: 719 lei for those under two years and 292 lei for those aged two to eighteen. The confusion likely stems from past support programs for refugees, which included accommodation and food allowances, but not direct child allowances. Negrescu emphasized the importance of accurate information to prevent social tensions and highlighted the need for clearer communication from authorities regarding public fund distribution.