Finance Minister warns early election could trigger investment rating downgrade and fiscal strain

Alexandru Nazare, Romania's Finance Minister, appeared on TVR 1 to argue that advancing the national elections would probably cause rating agencies to downgrade the country's investment rating, a financial burden Romania cannot sustain. He stressed that a trustworthy 2027 budget must be finalized by the end of the year to maintain investor confidence. When asked about a potential premiership, Nazare said it was an honor to be mentioned but declined to discuss political scenarios.

He warned that the economy has been stagnating since 2021 and that bank analysts foresee a risk of contraction by late 2026. Nazare called for consensus among parties on fiscal measures to avoid a prolonged recovery period.