Ilie Bolojan calls for continued reforms and deficit reduction to maintain Romania’s credibility among investors

Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said Thursday, following a meeting with representatives of Standard & Poor’s, that Romania must continue its pledged reforms to maintain its external credibility and investor confidence. The discussions took place at Victoria Palace as part of the regular assessment of the country’s economic and fiscal developments.

The meeting was attended by Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare, State Treasury Director-General Ștefan Nanu, and the prime minister’s honorary adviser, Ionuț Dumitru. The officials analyzed Romania’s political context and budgetary situation.

According to the Government, the budget deficit in the first seven months of 2026 decreased by more than 28 billion lei compared with the same period in 2025. Bolojan said the result reflects the measures adopted to control public spending and honor commitments to external partners.

The prime minister warned that developments in 2027 would depend on how next year’s budget is drafted. He called for a more efficient administration, the reform of state-owned companies, the prioritization of spending, and investments that support economic growth. Bolojan said he was optimistic that politicians interested in Romania’s stability would continue the current deficit-reduction policy.