Romania’s FinMin sees country’s rating resting on credible new government and budget

06 August 2026 Romania’s Finance Minister and one of the potential prime minister candidates, Alexandru Nazare, said in an interview with Ziarul Financiar that the formation of a credible government able to maintain fiscal consolidation momentum under the 2027 budget plan is critical to maintaining the country’s investment-grade rating. The successful completion of the Resilience Plan and the absorption of the related funds are also needed. The downgrade risk remains relevant, he admitted, linking it to the lack of visibility into the government's future steps. “I am optimistic that we will keep the rating, but a downgrade risk still exists, and this risk is generated by the measures that must be adopted in the fall," minster Nazare said. He indicated that maintaining the rating depends he