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Romania's Finance Minister, Alexandru Nazare, outlined three key priorities for closing 2026 and preparing the 2027 budget, focusing on EU funds, SAFE financing, and budget deficit reduction. Following a meeting in Brussels with European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis, Nazare emphasized the importance of securing EU funds for investments and maintaining fiscal discipline. He highlighted the need for timely responses to the European Commission and the significance of the SAFE instrument for strategic investments. Nazare also discussed the challenges of preparing the 2027 budget, which must balance public investment needs with fiscal consolidation and defense spending. He stressed the importance of a credible fiscal strategy to maintain investor confidence and ensure sustainable economic growth.