Nicușor Dan says that he did not impose the VAT reduction on the Niculescu Government / The only condition for forming the government: no AUR

President Nicusor Dan said at a press conference that he did not impose on the Niculescu Government the condition that VAT be reduced as of January 1, 2027. The head of state said the only condition set for forming the government was that it not cooperate with AUR.

Nicusor Dan rejected the description that he has “his own government,” explaining that, under the Constitution, he nominated prime ministers. Of the five nominations mentioned by the president, two passed and three were not approved. The current prime minister reportedly succeeded in forming a majority with PSD ministers and the support of the PNL, UDMR, and other lawmakers.

The president stressed that the relationship with the Executive is an institutional one and that the government must decide on fiscal policies. The statements come amid questions about a possible VAT reduction starting in 2027.

Nicusor Dan also referred to the negotiations to form the Bolojan Government. He said he waited two to three weeks before making the nomination, until he received a commitment that VAT would not increase. After the government was installed, however, the tax was raised, with the explanation given being Romania’s difficult situation in its relationship with the financial markets.