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The Romanian Senate is set to vote on a motion against Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare due to a significant discrepancy of over 28 billion lei between the budget deficit reported by the ministry and the figure calculated according to European methodology. The cash deficit for the first half of 2026 was approximately 41 billion lei, while the ESA 2010 deficit exceeded 69 billion lei. The two figures reflect different accounting methods, with cash accounting showing actual cash flows and ESA accounting recognizing obligations and revenues when they are incurred. AUR argues that the lack of regular ESA estimates provides an incomplete picture of public finances. The motion calls for quarterly publication of both deficit figures with explanations of their differences.