Nicușor Dan accepted the VAT increase, arguing that it was necessary for economic stability, despite campaign promises.

Although he promised during the election campaign that VAT would not increase, President Nicușor Dan accepted the VAT increase, considering it a realistic solution in cooperation with Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan. In a press conference, Dan explained that the financial analysis showed the necessity of this measure, and to avoid the VAT increase, a complex set of administrative measures would have been needed, which was not finalized in time. This decision was part of the fiscal package undertaken by the government.