Talks to form a new government focus on VAT hike, but President Nicușor Dan proposes cutting state spending

<p>Florin Pogonaru, president of AOAR, argues that streamlining the public sector is essential to reduce the budget deficit. An INSCOP poll commissioned by Informat.ro shows that the majority of Romanians support the restructuring of public sector staff. Pogonaru underlines the need for tough and unpopular measures, citing examples of politicians who have adopted such measures to cut spending.