Romania: European Commission allows Romania to replace VAT gap milestone (…)

October 24, 2025

European Commission allows Romania to replace VAT gap milestone under PNRR
Oct 24, 2025

European Commission allows Romania to replace VAT gap milestone under PNRR.

The Ministry of Finance confirmed in a press release that Romania has obtained the agreement of the European Commission to replace the milestone in the PNRR regarding the reduction of the VAT gap and has avoided a loss of up to EUR 1 billion in grants in 2026. Following negotiations between (…)

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