The President of the Fiscal Council, Daniel Dăianu, estimates an economic growth of Romania between 0% and 1% this year.

Daniel Dăianu, the president of the Fiscal Council, stated that Romania could register an economic growth between 0 and 1% this year, without anticipating a severe recession.

In contrast, Florian Libocor, the chief economist of BRD, warned that the economy could suffer a contraction of 0.6% this year, with a continued decline of over 2% in 2026.

Dăianu emphasized that recent statements by some ministers regarding the lack of funds for salaries and pensions reflected a difficult budgetary reality, but should not generate panic. He mentioned that fiscal adjustments will have a significant impact in 2026, when the effect of tax increases will be felt.

Both economists highlighted that economic developments are influenced by variables such as consumption and prices, and the liberalization of energy prices will affect the purchasing power of citizens.