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Romania's Government Survives No-Confidence Vote, Austerity Plan Ahead

7/15/2025

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Romania's government, under Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, triumphed in a no-confidence vote, paving the way for a bold austerity plan. Set to take effect on August 1, this strategy targets the nation's largest budget deficit in the EU through tax hikes and spending cuts, despite the opposition's motion falling short with just 134 votes.

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Romania's government, under Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, triumphed in a no-confidence vote, paving the way for a bold austerity plan. Set to take effect on August 1, this strategy targets the nation's largest budget deficit in the EU through tax hikes and spending cuts, despite the opposition's motion falling short with just 134 votes.