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President Nicușor Dan emphasized the need for territorial reorganization in Romania, advocating for the merging of small communes unable to sustain their expenses. He noted that the current administrative division dates back to 1968 and does not reflect today's economic realities. Dan highlighted two key components of the proposed reform: the consolidation of non-functional small communes and a broader administrative reform to align with urban development. He stressed the importance of a comprehensive debate involving sociologists and economists. Additionally, he mentioned that merging communes could be voluntary or mandated where financial sustainability is lacking. The PSD is also working on scenarios for merging small localities, proposing criteria for sustainable communities and estimating a significant reduction in local elected officials post-reform.