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Romania Faces $65 Billion Funding Needs Amid Budget Cuts

12/3/2025

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Romania projects 2026 gross funding needs of 275–285 billion lei ($63–$65 billion).
The budget deficit is expected to be about 6%–6.5% of GDP, down from over 9% in 2024.
Stefan Nanu, head of Romania's debt management agency, says costs will be managed by downsizing Eurobond supply and using non-market funding sources.
Approval of the 2026 budget plan may be delayed due to pending measures.

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Romania projects 2026 gross funding needs of 275–285 billion lei ($63–$65 billion).
The budget deficit is expected to be about 6%–6.5% of GDP, down from over 9% in 2024.
Stefan Nanu, head of Romania's debt management agency, says costs will be managed by downsizing Eurobond supply and using non-market funding sources.
Approval of the 2026 budget plan may be delayed due to pending measures.