Romania: Romania’s public deficit shrinks by 44% y/y to 1.75% of GDP in Jan-May

June 26, 2026

Romania’s public deficit shrinks by 44% y/y to 1.75% of GDP in Jan-May
Jun 26, 2026

Romania’s public deficit shrinks by 44% y/y to 1.75% of GDP in Jan-May.

Romania's general government budget deficit narrowed by 44% y/y to RON 35.9 billion (EUR 6.9 billion) in January-May, as the country reduced (…)

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