Gheorghe Piperea: România va da înapoi banii din PNRR

Gheorghe Piperea warned that Romania may have to return billions from the PNRR due to unfulfilled energy transition commitments. The country has closed coal plants without establishing alternative energy sources as planned. He highlighted Spain's similar situation, where it must return 10 billion euros for redirecting funds. Romania has already lost 458.7 million euros from PNRR due to failed reforms. The energy crisis is exacerbated by delays in new projects, risking increased dependence on imports. Recent shutdowns at the Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant raise concerns about future energy supply.