S&P Maintains Romania at BBB-; Mureșan Defends Bolojan Amid Political Attacks

S&P Global Ratings affirmed Romania's sovereign rating at BBB-, the lowest investment-grade tier, with a stable outlook. The decision comes amid political friction, with PNL MEP Siegfried Mureșan publicly defending interim President Ilie Bolojan, suggesting the rating reflects serious governance work. The affirmation removes immediate downgrade risk but underscores persistent fiscal vulnerabilities.