Romania's Budget Deficit Fell by Almost 27 Billion Lei in the First Eight Months of 2026
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Romania ended the first eight months of 2026 with a budget deficit of 59.42 billion lei, with almost 27 billion lei lower than in the similar period last year. The Ministry of Finance data shows that revenues have increased at a faster rate than expenditures, but costs with interest and budget pressures remain important. The Romanian budget deficit has dropped by almost 27 billion lei in the first eight months of 2026 appears first in Romania TV.
The general consolidated budget deficit reached 59.42 billion lei in the period January-August 2026, 26.94 billion lei less than in the same period last year, according to data transmitted by the Ministry of Finance. As a share of GDP, the deficit dropped from 4.51% to 2.89%. Minister Alexandru Nazare warns, however, that a prudent approach to public spending is necessary.
It fell to 2.89% of GDP, from 4.51% in the same period last year.
Ministry of Finance: After the first seven months of the year, the budget deficit stood at 2.34% of GDP, under conditions where the target for the whole year is 6.2% of GDP.
Romania's budget deficit fell in the first eight months of the year, but the state is paying more and more for public debt interest. Interest expenditures exceeded 42 billion lei, nearly 27% higher than in the same period of 2025.
The implementation of the general budget consolidated in the first eight months of 2026 ended with a deficit of 59.42 billion lei, with 26.94 billion lei smaller than the deficit of 86.36 billion lei recorded in the same period of 2025. In nominal terms, the budget deficit has been reduced by about 31%, the Ministry announces [...]
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