Austeritate pentru români, mese și mașini de milioane la Guvern: cât costă protocolul de la Palatul Victoria

The government has significantly increased spending on official meals and transportation despite implementing austerity measures for the public. In 2026, expenses for protocol have surged over three times compared to the previous year, with more than 2.3 million lei spent by the General Secretariat of the Government for protocol at Victoria Palace. Additionally, transportation services have cost over 13 million lei. These expenditures come amid tax hikes, pension cuts, and frozen public sector salaries, while child allowances remain unchanged. Contracts for catering and transport services have been signed, indicating a substantial rise in costs for official functions.