PSD Senator Mihai Fifor accuses Ilie Bolojan of wanting to cut the food for the soldiers: "The main weapon of any army, Mr. Bolojan, is the morale of the troops."

The statements of Mihai Fifor come in the context of Romania's commitment to increase the defense budget to 5% of GDP by 2035, with 3.5% for direct military spending and 1.5% for security. In light of the need for fiscal consolidation, there have been speculations about spending cuts, including reducing the food allowance for soldiers. Fifor considers these discussions "absolutely absurd," given the personnel deficit in the Army and the military conflict at the border.

He emphasizes the importance of military morale, stating that financial uncertainties can affect their efficiency. Additionally, Fifor criticizes the current leadership, accusing Ilie Bolojan of disrespect towards the military and highlighting that the instability surrounding the military institution can be just as dangerous as a hybrid war.