Romania is in an energy crisis in August 2026.

Verdict: MISLEADING

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Confidence: 50%

Evidence quality: MEDIE

**What was analyzed:** The article analyzes the political responsibility for the energy crisis in Romania in August 2026, claiming that the PNRR negotiators in 2021 assumed the closure of coal-fired power plants without planning for other production capacities in their place. **What sources confirm:** Sources confirm the existence of the energy crisis in August 2026, the negotiation of the PNRR by Florin Cîțu and Cristian Ghinea, the assumption of the gradual closure of coal-fired power plants, and Klaus Iohannis's statement in May 2021 regarding the existence of a coherent plan and the necessary funds. However, the claim that no other capacities were planned in their place is misleading, as the PNRR included projects to replace coal, and legislation conditions closure on the commissioning of new capacities. **Limitations:** The inability to verify Cristian Ghinea's specific statement from June 2021 in the available sources.; Automatic note: the central claim is verified only through s…

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