Nicușor Dan announces that the initiative to cut students’ social scholarships has been abandoned for the time being

President Nicușor Dan said on Monday that, for the time being, the authorities have abandoned the initiative to reduce the social scholarships awarded to students. The head of state explained that decisions on fund allocation are difficult, especially in a context where available resources are limited. “It is always difficult to make a decision when you have to divide up some money which, if there were 20–30% more of it, you would have something to do with,” Nicușor Dan said. The statement was made in the context of a discussion about living standards and the state of education in Călărași County, located approximately 100 kilometers from Bucharest. The president argued that Romania must encourage investment, remain open to foreign investment, and ensure a competitive economic environment. Regarding education, Nicușor Dan identified adapting the system’s funding as a major issue. He provided no details about a possible revival of the proposal to cut social scholarships, saying only that the initiative had been abandoned for the time being. She did not provide details about a possible revival of the proposal to cut social scholarships, saying only that the initiative had been abandoned for the time being.,