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    Romania's deficit reduction efforts depend on political stability, Fitch says

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    Posted on July 15, 2025

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    Last updated: January 22, 2026

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    Tags:Fiscal consolidationeconomic growthpublic policytax administrationfinancial stability

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    Romania's deficit reduction relies on political stability and tax hikes. Fitch warns of risks due to coalition dynamics and policy disagreements.

    Fitch Warns Romania's Deficit Reduction Relies on Political Stability

    BUCHAREST (Reuters) - The implementation of tax hikes and other measures to lower Romania's deficit, the EU's largest, depends on the stability of its new broad coalition government and will inform its ratings, Fitch Ratings said on Tuesday.

    The EU and NATO member has been rocked by political instability in the wake of a presidential election, which was cancelled in December and re-run in May, with market turmoil boosting borrowing costs and crashing the leu currency.

    The extended election cycle inflated Romania's budget deficit above 9% of output last year and the risk of a downgrade to below investment grade appeared imminent. But financial assets stabilised by end-June when a new broad coalition government announced a series of tax hikes.

    However, the four parties that form the government of Liberal Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan were reluctant to enforce the unpopular tax hikes and planned cuts to state spending, which have been criticised by unionists and employers and triggered protests by public sector workers.

    The parties have also agreed to rotate prime ministers from Bolojan to the centre-left Social Democrats before 2028 parliamentary elections, running the risk of policy disruptions. The two parties already disagree on income tax.

    "Significant fiscal consolidation will weigh on economic growth, and implementation risks cannot be discounted," Fitch said in a statement.

    "Coalition dynamics and the implications for fiscal settings beyond next year could shift as its two largest parties ... have agreed that Bolojan will make way for a new prime minister from the Social Democrats in 2027."

    The government will raise value-added tax, excise duties, levies on dividends and banks' turnover, and a series of other measures, some from August and others from January, with a budget impact of 1.1% of output this year and 3.5% in 2026.

    Fitch, which like rival agencies S&P Global and Moody's rates central Europe's second-largest economy on the lowest rung of investment grade with a negative outlook, holds its next review on August 15.

    (Reporting by Luiza Ilie; Editing by Joe Bavier)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Romania's deficit reduction efforts depend on political stability.
    • •Fitch warns of risks due to coalition government dynamics.
    • •Tax hikes and spending cuts are planned but face opposition.
    • •The deficit exceeded 9% of GDP last year.
    • •Fitch's next review is scheduled for August 15.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Romania's deficit reduction efforts depend on political stability, Fitch says

    1What does Fitch say about Romania's deficit reduction?

    Fitch states that Romania's efforts to reduce its deficit depend on the stability of its coalition government and warns that significant fiscal consolidation could impact economic growth.

    2How has political instability affected Romania's budget?

    Political instability following a prolonged election cycle has inflated Romania's budget deficit above 9% of output last year, raising concerns about a potential downgrade to below investment grade.

    3What measures is the Romanian government planning to implement?

    The Romanian government plans to raise value-added tax, excise duties, and levies on dividends and banks' turnover, with some measures taking effect from August and others from January.

    4What is the outlook for Romania's economy according to Fitch?

    Fitch holds a negative outlook on Romania's economy, which is currently rated on the lowest rung of investment grade, and its next review is scheduled for August.

    5What risks are associated with the coalition government in Romania?

    The coalition government, which includes four parties, faces risks of policy disruptions due to the agreed rotation of prime ministers before the 2028 parliamentary elections.

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