Kelemen Hunor stated that a reduction in VAT would be a beneficial measure for t...

Verdict: TRUE

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Confidence: 90%

Evidence quality: PUTERNICĂ

**What was analyzed:** The article reports the statements of UDMR president, Kelemen Hunor, made on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Parliament, regarding the 10.7% inflation announced by INS for April 2026, the proposal to reduce VAT, and the causes of inflation. **What sources confirm:** Multiple recent media sources (Antena 3 CNN, Europa FM, Realitatea.NET, România TV, Ziare.com, Stirile ProTV, AGERPRES, Stiripesurse, Cotidianul.ro) confirm that Kelemen Hunor made these statements, including the proposal to reduce VAT, attributing inflation to the war in the Middle East and mentioning the inflation rate of 10.7% for April 2026. Additionally, sources confirm that he stated that inflation is not generated by the Romanian Government and that, without the war, it would have been at 6-7%. **Limitations:** Specific data regarding the decrease in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Q1 2026, mentioned in the original article (a decrease of 0.2% compared to the previous quarter and 1.5% compared to t…

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