Retrospectiva săptămânii Economedia: România scapă la limită de retrogradarea Fitch, intră în alertă energetică și accelerează reformele pentru PNRR

This week, Romania faced significant economic challenges, including avoiding a sovereign rating downgrade and energy sector alerts due to drought and nuclear plant issues. The government accelerated reforms to unlock PNRR funds and address fuel crises amid ongoing political disputes. Fitch maintained Romania's rating but warned of potential downgrade risks due to deficits and political instability. Fuel prices surged, raising concerns about supply shortages. The Cernavodă nuclear plant faced operational risks due to low water levels, prompting a state of alert in the energy sector. Parliament adopted key reforms, including measures for fuel market crises and urban planning, while political tensions continued to rise.