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Economic consultant Adrian Negrescu warns that 2027 will not bring relaxation but will be a second year of austerity, potentially harsher than the first. He emphasizes the need for structural reforms and budget deficit reduction, which may require new fiscal measures such as freezing salaries and pensions. The risk of Romania being downgraded to 'junk' status by rating agencies could lead to higher interest rates for the state and citizens. Negrescu highlights the fragility of the budget deficit target and the increasing burden of interest payments, which could undermine austerity efforts. He notes that the government's promise of no new taxes may not hold true given the financial pressures ahead.