Former minister Marius Budăi supports progressive taxation, arguing that it would bring 59 billion lei annually to the budget and reduce social inequalities.

Marius Budăi, former Minister of Labor, reiterates the need for progressive taxation in Romania, proposing that it would generate additional revenues of 59 billion lei annually, exceeding the revenues from the current tax packages. He argues that the current flat rate of 10% contributes to widening social gaps and that progressive taxation would allow other taxes to be reduced. Budăi warns that maintaining the single tax rate costs Romania €11.8 billion a year and that it is essential to align with EU trends.