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Dragoș Benea, vicepreședinte PSD, announced plans for merging small localities, targeting those with under 3,000 residents. The government is expected to take responsibility for this initiative. Nearly 1,700 communes may be affected, with potential job losses estimated between 15,000 and 18,000 by 2028. Benea acknowledged resistance from mayors and parties, noting that the PSD could face significant losses. Discussions with other parties about the merger are possible, but no concrete figures are available yet. Benea emphasized the importance of evaluating cost reductions in future meetings.