Increasing VAT rates and dividends could make Romania unattractive for investors, warns economic analyst Adrian Bența.

Economic analyst Adrian Bența points out that the government's measures, including an increase in the VAT rate from 19% to 21%, risk discouraging investors. Romania has the highest taxes compared to its neighbors, and VAT hikes on products such as social housing and catering services will affect citizens' purchasing power. While these measures are necessary to raise revenue for the budget, the impact on consumers could be significant.