Alfred Simonis criticizes the Government / Timiș County Council leader to send a letter regarding the blocking of a road expropriation

Alfred Simonis, president of the Timiș County Council, announced Thursday that he would send a letter to Prime Minister Luca Niculescu and the relevant ministers after the Government refused to allow the expropriation of land on which a road had been built. Simonis says the necessary funds have been included in the county’s budget since the beginning of the year.

The Timiș County Council leader criticized the Executive’s decision, saying that local administrations are being prevented from using funds already allocated for necessary works. He described the situation as “absurd” and said the measure would lead to higher costs in the future, as repairs and the expropriation could be postponed until next year.

Simonis accused the Government of trying to reduce the deficit by limiting local authorities’ spending instead of cutting waste at the central level. He cited the purchase of cars as an example, arguing that institutions are being forced to keep old vehicles and pay for costly repairs.

The statements come amid restrictions imposed by the Government for the final two months of 2026. The measures limit non-essential purchases and new legal commitments against the backdrop of the budget deficit. Simonis said he would criticize any government that makes such decisions, regardless of its political affiliation.