Romania: Romanian currency hits new record low amid ongoing political crisis

May 4, 2026

Romanian currency hits new record low amid ongoing political crisis
May 4, 2026

Romanian currency hits new record low amid ongoing political crisis.

Romania’s currency weakened further on Monday, May 4, with the exchange rate reaching a new historic low of RON 5.199 per EUR, according to the (…)

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