Romanian Social Democrat leader summons Chamber of Deputies for extraordinary session

22 July 2026 Romanian Social Democratic Party (PSD) leader Sorin Grindeanu has called for the Chamber of Deputies to convene an extraordinary session starting on July 27, with the agenda including PSD proposals on housing VAT, fuel prices, and hospital hiring. Grindeanu said he would summon the Permanent Bureau of the Chamber of Deputies on Wednesday at 12:00 and request that lawmakers return from recess on Monday, July 27, B1tv.ro reported. He also asked Senate President Mircea Abrudean to take a similar step. The main measure concerns extending until October 1, 2026, the period during which certain homes can benefit from a reduced 9% VAT rate. Under the transitional regime established by Law No. 141/2025, the reduced rate expires on July 31, 2026, after which a 21% VAT rate would apply t