Former premier Florin Cîțu urges eight tax cuts for the 2027 budget

Former Romanian premier Florin Cîțu posted a list of eight fiscal actions he believes the government should embed in the 2027 budget. His plan calls for a VAT reduction to 19% and a steep cut in dividend tax from 16% down to 5%. He also wants to eliminate the surcharge on part-time employment contracts and the additional tax on medical-leave benefits.

Cîțu proposes that the health insurance contribution (CASS) be calculated solely on the taxpayer’s highest income, removing separate contributions for each income stream. The former leader contrasts a welfare-focused government with one that prioritises state revenue, arguing that retaining officials who increased taxes would indicate a continuation of higher-tax policies and a tougher economic outlook. He says the composition of the cabinet before the budget is presented will reveal the direction of fiscal policy.