Romania Adds 2B Lei to PNRR Budgets; 2026 Payments to Exceed 46.5B Lei

Interim Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare announced an additional 2 billion lei for Transport and Environment ministries to cover PNRR project bills, with total 2026 payments projected to exceed 46.5 billion lei. The move signals fiscal expansion and underscores the government's commitment to EU-funded investments, but raises questions about budget execution and 2027 planning. The announcement is a routine budget adjustment, not a major policy shift.