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Romanian Fiscal Council Sees 2019 Budget Deficit at 3.5% of GDP

Romania's Fiscal Council said Monday the country's budget deficit could reach 3.5% of gross domestic product this year, well above the EU limit of 3%, as the state budget is undervalued.

Fiscal Council Says Govt’s 5.5% GDP Growth Projection Is Surprising, Unwarranted

Maintaining an economic growth projection of 5.5% in 2019 especially after the emergency decree 114/2018 introducing new taxes is surprising and unwarranted, Romania's Fiscal Council said in a statement Tuesday.

Romania Can Raise Public Salaries By 5%, Pensions By 7% Next Year – Fiscal Council

Romania's public sector salary fund can be increased this year by no more than 5%, provided the economy grows 1.5% in 2011 and 3.9% in 2012, while public pensions could be raised by at least 7%, the Parliament-appointed Fiscal Council said Thursday.

Romanian Economy Not Out Of The Woods Yet – Fiscal Council

The Romanian economy has stabilized, but the country is yet to emerge from its worst recession in over a decade, the parliament-appointed Fiscal Council said Thursday.

Romanian Fiscal Council Says Lower Flat Tax To Endanger Deficit Targets

Romanian parliament-appointed Fiscal Council Wednesday criticized the Senate’s decision to lower the flat tax rate to 10% from 16% currently, saying the measure would endanger the medium-term budget deficit targets.

Romania Fin Ministry Rebuked Over Insufficient Data In Fiscal Strategy

Romania’s Fiscal Council Friday criticized the Finance Ministry for its lack of details regarding the revenue forecasts included in the 2011-2013 fiscal strategy and recommended the ministry present the macroeconomic fundamentals considered for each revenue category.

Romania Fiscal Council Says 2011-2013 Strategy Poses Significant Risks

Romania’s fiscal strategy for the 2011-2013 period poses significant risks, particularly regarding the budget revenue forecasts, the country’s Fiscal Council said in an opinion Friday.