Romania's consolidated general budget recorded a deficit of €4.2 billion in the first quarter of 2026, representing 1.03% of GDP, compared to a deficit of €8.7 billion (2.28% of GDP) in the same period of 2025 over revenue growth and expenditure control.
The Macroeconomic Confidence Indicator compiled by CFA Romania Association fell by 7.3 points in October 2025, reflecting continued economic uncertainty in the country.
Romania's budget deficit stood at 3.39% of GDP after the first five months of 2025, a slight decrease compared to 3.41% of GDP in the similar period last year.
Romania's President Nicușor Dan said in his inauguration speech, held in front of MPs, that the country's short term challenge relates to its budget deficit.
Total revenues amounted to RON 523.9 billion in the first 11 months of 2024, up 12.7%, while expenditures of the consolidated general budget totaled RON 649.6 billion, up 20.6%.
As of April 2020, Romania has been in the excessive deficit procedure (EDP), as a result of exceeding, in 2019, the 3% budget deficit limit set in the Stability and Growth Pact (SGP).
E.ON Energie Romania plans to invest approximately €120 million over the next five years, primarily in developing its portfolio of energy solutions including photovoltaic systems, heat pumps, energy efficiency measures and electric mobility infrastructure.
Agroland Business System has received approval from Romania's Commission for the Examination of Foreign Direct Investments (CEFDI) for a €20 million greenfield investment in egg production. The new facility will be located in Mihăilești, Giurgiu County.
Ascendia, a Romanian company specialising in digital infrastructure for education and public institutions, announced that its educational content creation platform LIVRESQ has been accepted into the Google for Startups Scale Tier.
MSD has appointed Conor Dempsey as Managing Director for Romania and Moldova operations. He succeeds Marcelo Pascual Morales, who was appointed Associate Vice President & Executive Officer of MSD Japan.
New car registrations in Romania increased by 2.7% in April compared to the same period in 2025, while electrified vehicles reported a 26% increase and a 68% market share, according to preliminary data from the Association of Car Producers and Importers (APIA).