Romania: Romania’s budget execution improves, but sharp deficit contraction (…)

May 27, 2026

Romania’s budget execution improves, but sharp deficit contraction is driven by base effects
May 27, 2026

Romania’s budget execution improves, but sharp deficit contraction is driven by base effects.

The general government budget deficit in Romania contracted by 57% y/y to nearly RON 24 billion (EUR 4.7 billion) in January-April, according to (…)

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