Bucharest General Council votes to cut social benefits for vulnerable groups

The Bucharest General Council has approved significant reductions and eliminations of social support programs, including the suspension of disability incentives until 2030 and the termination of the Voucher Materna program. These austerity measures, proposed by Mayor General Ciprian Ciucu, reflect a shift in municipal fiscal policy toward social spending. The impact on local household income and potential for public backlash remains to be seen.