Public investments will be the main growth engine this year, driven by the continuation of NRRP projects, the sped up implementation of those under the 2021-2027 Cohesion Policy and substantial investments in infrastructure, energy, health, education and local development, so that 2026 will be the year of European funds for Romania, Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare wrote in a Facebook post, Agerpres reports.
"Fiscal and budget stabilization will also be one of the key elements of the year. 2026 will bring more predictability and clarity for entrepreneurs and the business environment," the minister believes.
According to him, Romania ended last year with solid results "which allow us to step into 2026 with confidence and optimism".
Nazare specified that, up to the last day of 2025, the Treasury supported public investments through payments worth a total of RON 1.7 billion, of which RON 1.3 billion for EU-funded projects.
"At the end of the year, we allocated approximately RON 4 billion for investments in local development and defense, RON 2 billion for the state's commitments to the business environment arising from the reimbursement of sick leaves, and RON 1 billion for key areas such as energy, environment, defense and foreign affairs. After the last budget adjustment, together with Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, we managed to direct an additional RON 12 billion to the economy. All this was possible through budgetary discipline, responsible decisions and a more efficient management of public money. And these results form the basis we enter with in 2026," the Finance minister also wrote.
He said that in 2026 Romania will be decisively advancing towards OECD membership - "a new strategic anchor of stability and international credibility", which will mean lower financing costs and stable investments.
Nazare also noted that improving Romania's perception on foreign markets, digitalization and administrative efficiency will also strengthen the trust of both investors and Romanians in the state - all with beneficial effects for the economy and society.
"We enter the new year with responsibility, seriousness and optimism. I do not believe in miracles, but in sustained work, rigor and the consistent construction of development sources. 2026 will be a better year," Nazare concluded.
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