Romania had a tumultuous 2025, defined by a presidential resignation, a surge in far-right movements and austerity measures intended to bridge the largest fiscal gap in the EU. The outlook for this year remains largely pessimistic too.
For the average citizen, the dawn of the new year offers little reprieve from financial strain. Analysts warn that the first quarter will be particularly gruelling as a wave of fiscal adjustments takes hold. Households are bracing for a “perfect storm” of economic pressure: skyrocketing energy bills and hikes in property and consumer taxes are expected to slash disposable income.
The anxiety extends beyond the wallet to job security, particularly within the state sector. As the government scrambles to rein in the budget deficit, those employed in the public administration risk layoffs or restructuring, casting a long shadow of uncertainty over the months ahead.
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