Romania finds budget compromise for 2026

Romania's ruling coalition has reached a compromise on the 2026 budget, averting a potential government crisis. Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced that a solution has been found to accommodate welfare spending demands from a leftist party without exceeding the deficit targets. This agreement ensures fiscal stability while addressing key social policy objectives. The compromise is seen as a crucial step in maintaining political unity and ensuring the government's ability to implement its economic agenda for the upcoming fiscal year.