Romanian Prime Minister Bolojan says all decision-makers knew VAT hike was necessary
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan told a press conference at the Victoria Palace that every Romanian decision-maker was aware of the need to raise the VAT.
During a briefing at the Victoria Palace, Ilie Bolojan responded to criticism from President Nicușor Dan over a value-added tax increase. Bolojan asserted that the necessity of the hike was known across the political establishment and described the move as part of institutional collaboration. The exchange followed Dan’s reminder of his electoral pledge not to raise the VAT during his term.
Why it matters
It reveals a clash between the Romanian government’s tax policy and a campaign promise, affecting public trust in fiscal decisions.
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