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Two presidents of county councils in southern Romania are exploring the possibility of merging Ialomița and Călărași counties. Sorin Grindeanu, leader of PSD, confirmed their discussions, emphasizing the need for administrative reform due to economic challenges faced by small localities. The proposed changes could lead to the merging of several counties, potentially reducing the number of administrative units significantly. Grindeanu acknowledged that while the reform may have electoral consequences for the party, it is necessary for improving local governance and resource allocation.