Taxă pe distanță. De ce românii din diaspora ajung să cheltuie 1,5 miliarde de euro pentru a-și schimba documentele în țară

Many Romanians living abroad spend significant amounts to resolve administrative issues in Romania due to poor digitalization. A study indicates that in 2025, 58% of these individuals had to return home, costing over 1.5 billion euros. The Romanian state has imposed a 'distance tax' on its diaspora, as many face challenges accessing services remotely. Experts highlight that digitalization does not equate to quality public services, and the current system fails to meet the needs of citizens abroad. Issues like identity verification and lack of cooperation between institutions exacerbate the situation, leading to frustration among those trying to navigate the bureaucratic landscape.