In the first four months of 2026, Romania recorded a budget deficit of 23.95 billion lei, representing 1.17% of GDP, a significant decrease compared to the deficit of 55.97 billion lei (2.92% of GDP) during the same period of 2025. This budget adjustment, of over 32 billion lei, marks a change in trajectory in the management of public finances. The deficit decreased from 3.24% of GDP in 2024 and 2.92% in 2025, highlighting an important fiscal consolidation. Budget revenues increased by 12%, reaching 223.83 billion lei, supported by collections from VAT and taxes. Total expenditures decreased by 3.2%, without affecting public investments, which remained high, especially due to European funds. The Minister of Finance, Alexandru Nazare, emphasized the importance of maintaining fiscal discipline and accelerating the absorption of European funds to support economic development and reduce macroeconomic vulnerabilities.
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Deficitul bugetar scade la 1,17% din PIB, după primele patru luni
ULTIMA ORĂ Ministerul Finanțelor anunță deficitul pentru primele patru luni, în scădere puternică față de anul trecut - CONFIRMARE
Deficitul bugetar s-a redus puternic în primele patru luni din 2026, la 23,9 mld.lei, respectiv 1,17% din PIB faţă de 56 mld.lei, respectiv 2,92% din PIB în perioada similară din 2025
Deficitul bugetar la 4 luni scade la mai puțin de jumătate față de cel din 2025. Scădere uriașă, de peste 30 de miliarde de lei
Execuția bugetară la 30 aprilie 2026: Deficitul bugetar s-a redus cu peste 32 miliarde lei față de aceeași perioadă a anului trecut
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