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Finances See Signs of Economic Stabilisation, Despite GDP Falling by 0.4%
Minister Nazare says that European investments have increased by 56%, the external deficit and inflation are falling, although GDP declined slightly in the second quarter.
Romania's economy shrank by 0.8% in the first half of 2026, according to INS
GDP fell by 0.4% in the second quarter and by 0.8% over the first half of the year. An analyst describes this as a "soft landing", rather than a major crisis.
Foto ilustrativăRomania's GDP Declining for 9 Months: -2% in Q2 2026
INS announces that the country's economy has been stagnating or contracting for three consecutive quarters. GDP fell by 2% in Q2 2026 compared to the previous year.
Isărescu: Maintaining the Rating by Fitch and Moody's Was the Right Decision
The BNR Governor says that Romania has made a fiscal correction of over 2% of GDP, and that the decisions by Fitch and Moody's were not a favour, but a normal decision.
BNR: inflation rises to 6.1% for 2026. Isărescu hopes for a return to target in Q4 2027
BNR has raised its inflation forecast for 2026 to 6.1%, up from 5.5%. Isărescu states that the trajectory remains downward, with a return to the inflation target in the fourth quarter of 2027.
Foto ilustrativăCoffee and citrus fruits could become significantly more expensive due to new EU pesticide regulations
A European Commission study shows that stricter pesticide rules for imported products could increase the price of coffee by up to 332% and citrus fruits by 82%.
Foto ilustrativăInflation dropped to 8.16% in July 2026, but rents and coffee prices rose sharply
The annual inflation rate dropped to 8.16% in July 2026, marking the first decline in the past 12 months. Rents, diesel fuel, and coffee recorded the largest price increases.
Foto ilustrativăPurchasing power on the decline: wages rising more slowly than prices
The average net salary grew by just 3.2% in May, reaching 5,684 RON, however real earnings fell to 93.1% of last year's level, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics.
Foto ilustrativăExperts warn: energy bills could rise by 30% this winter
Energy expert Dian Popescu warns that new electricity contracts will be over 30% higher this winter, due to gas storage problems across Europe.
Foto ilustrativăRomania, last in the EU: 61.4% of Romanians cannot afford a holiday
Romania leads the EU ranking on poverty: 61.4% of the population cannot afford a one-week holiday, compared to the European average of 27.5%.
Energy bills could rise. Expert: three scenarios, the most likely brings a 3-5% increase
Expert Dumitru Chisăliță outlines three scenarios for electricity prices: the most likely one forecasts increases of 3–5%.
Foto ilustrativăThe minimum wage has increased by 125 RON, but inflation cancels out the effect for 1.8 million Romanians
The national minimum wage has been increased by 125 RON, to 2,700 RON, yet the minimum consumption basket for one person exceeds 5,000 RON per month.
Foto ilustrativăMoody's Maintains Romania's Country Rating, Avoiding Downgrade to Junk Status
Moody's agency maintained Romania's sovereign rating at Baa3 on Friday evening, a status that recommends investment, amid the reduction of the budget deficit.
Pharmaceutical factories request no power cuts amid the energy crisis
Drug manufacturers are urging the Government to include them on the list of strategic consumers, alongside hospitals, warning that a power outage can compromise entire batches of medicines.
Foto ilustrativăMoody's to Decide Romania's Credit Rating Today, Following Fitch. Risk of Higher Borrowing Costs
Moody's announces its verdict today regarding Romania's sovereign credit rating. Analysts warn that the economy is in "disguised junk" territory, on the verge of a downgrade.
Foto ilustrativăPensioners increasingly affected by rising prices: money barely covers bills and medication
More and more Romanians, particularly pensioners, say their income is no longer sufficient to cover bills, food, and medication.
Foto ilustrativăFAO warns: food prices could rise again by the end of the year
The FAO's chief economist warns of a possible new wave of food price increases, driven by conflicts in Iran and Ukraine and the El Niño phenomenon.
Foto ilustrativăElectricity bills could rise this autumn. Bolojan: costly energy imports could influence prices
Acting Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan says that energy imported in the evening, when Romania has a deficit, could lead to higher bills for the population.
Foto ilustrativăPensioners share harsh testimonies about poverty: "The pension is gone within a few days"
Romanians interviewed by Realitatea PLUS describe how small pensions and daily price rises leave them with no money shortly after payday.
Foto ilustrativăElectricity bills could rise: 1,800 MW deficit at peak consumption
Providers could demand higher rates following the energy crisis. Electricity is already more than 50% more expensive than last year, according to the National Institute of Statistics.
Private medical services affected by the decline in Romanians' purchasing power
Entrepreneurs in the private healthcare sector are seeing fewer patients in 2026, with those who do attend increasingly enquiring about services reimbursed through the Health Insurance House.
Bolojan, ahead of the Fitch decision: political instability creates a worrying outlook
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan commented, ahead of Fitch's decision on Romania's credit rating, on the effects of the political instability generated, he says, by PSD.
Foto ilustrativăRogobete: the pay law could trigger an unprecedented exodus of doctors
The former Health Minister warns that the new pay law could reduce the incomes of ICU doctors by 3,000–4,000 RON, putting hospital staff at risk.
Foto ilustrativăEuropeans Most Affected by Energy Bills. Where Does Romania Rank
The International Energy Agency reveals that Europeans have the highest energy expenditure in the world. Romania ranks 34th, with 464 dollars per person in 2025.