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Former President Traian Băsescu advised the Niculescu Government to postpone minimum wage increases and pension indexing until mid-2024 to assess budgetary revenues and expenditures accurately. He warned that without careful financial evaluation, Romania risks losing access to external borrowing. Băsescu emphasized the necessity of pension indexing but insisted it should follow a thorough review of financial conditions. He also expressed skepticism about the government assuming responsibility for the state budget in Parliament, advocating instead for a proper legislative debate to clarify budget constraints and justify expenditures.