Romania social spending near EU-low at 17.1% of GDP in 2025

Eurostat preliminary data show Romania allocated 17.1% of GDP to social protection in 2025, over 10 points below the EU average of 27.5%, with the second-smallest annual increase among member states. The figures reflect a continued pattern of low social expenditure, which may fuel domestic political debate over welfare policy and fiscal priorities.

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