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In Q3 2026, Romania's total debts to the state budget and social budgets reached 79.4 billion lei, marking a 2.3% increase from the previous quarter. The number of firms with unpaid debts rose to 48,781, with construction, trade, and transport sectors leading in arrears. State budget obligations accounted for 73% of total debts, while social budget debts increased significantly. Bucharest holds over 42% of the national total, with notable increases in debts. The construction sector remains the highest in debt value, followed by wholesale trade and transport. Overall, contested debts decreased significantly, now representing only 1.6% of total arrears.