Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bologian said that, unlike Bulgaria, Romania still does not meet the necessary criteria for entering the eurozone, with the main obstacle being the high budget deficit, which must be below 3% for accession.
"Romania had some very large deficits in recent years. Until we reach a deficit quota below 3%, these types of issues are not on the agenda. We are in a situation where we are reducing our deficits. The target for this year is approximately 6.2-6.3% and we are committed to reducing this deficit to 3% by 2030," said Bologian, quoted by Digi24.
He noted that Romania's accession to the eurozone is a topic that could be a major issue in the 2028 parliamentary elections.