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The Finance Minister, Alexandru Nazare, commented on the proposal to reduce VAT on food to 9%, emphasizing careful consideration due to potential budget impacts. He acknowledged the legitimacy of such initiatives but stressed the importance of maintaining budget balance. The proposal originated from Agriculture Minister Florin Barbu, who argued that lowering VAT could stimulate consumption and economic growth. Nazare indicated that all requests from other ministries are being thoroughly analyzed to avoid financial deviations. He also mentioned that no final decision has been made regarding the timing of the second budget rectification.