Romania's shrinking cities: over half fall below 10,000 residents, rely on state funds

Digi24 analysis reveals dozens of Romanian cities have populations below 10,000, some as low as 1,500, making them smaller than many communes. These municipalities collect insufficient tax revenue and depend on government transfers, prompting PSD to discuss extensive mergers. The development signals a structural fiscal and demographic challenge, though merger plans remain preliminary.

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