Romania's Economic Future Uncertain Amidst Government Crisis and EU Funding Risk

Bucharest, Romania – June 5, 2025. Amidst ongoing negotiations to form a new government, the economic future of Romania is facing uncertainty. Vlad Voiculescu, former minister and current leader of USR Bucharest, launched a scathing attack on the ruling PSD and PNL parties. He claims that the government's handling of the budget and its reliance on EU funding are deeply concerning. "The government doesn't seem to understand the gravity of the situation," Voiculescu stated in a recent social media post. He highlighted the lack of responsible spending and the inconsistency in using public funds, especially considering Romania's significant dependence on European funds for investments. This concern is amplified by the European Commission's assessment of Romania as being in a high-risk group for implementing the National Recovery and Resilience Plan. This classification could result in Romania losing billions of euros in essential funding. The situation underscores the need for a clear and responsible economic plan from the new government to ensure Romania's economic stability and secure its future.