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Romania's Finance Minister, Alexandru Nazare, emphasizes the importance of reducing the deficit to enhance credibility in discussions with European partners. He highlights the need for predictable regulations, better access to capital, and reduced bureaucracy to foster a competitive economy. Nazare is attending the ECOFIN Council meeting in Brussels, where EU finance ministers will discuss defense funding, resource efficiency, and updates to tobacco taxation legislation. He stresses the significance of effective resource use for investments and budget balance, while also supporting discussions on Romania's National Recovery and Resilience Plan. The agenda includes simplifying EU legislation and evaluating its economic impact.