{"id":711057,"date":"2026-09-01T12:26:04","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T12:26:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/microscopemedia.com\/?p=711057"},"modified":"2026-09-01T12:26:04","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T12:26:04","slug":"bolojans-message-to-romanian-diplomats-political-instability-could-cost-us-dearly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/microscopemedia.com\/?p=711057","title":{"rendered":"Bolojan\u2019s message to romanian diplomats: Political instability could cost us dearly"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The head of government thanked the diplomats for their work over the past year and noted that domestic issues\u2014particularly the budget deficit and a lack of economic competitiveness\u2014directly affect Romania\u2019s ability to promote its interests abroad.<\/p>\n

\u201cFirst of all, I would like to thank you for this year of collaboration we\u2019ve had with the team at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with the Minister, with the secretaries of state, and with you, and to assure you of my respect, because you are a fundamental element of Romania\u2019s representation,\u201d stated Ilie Bolojan.<\/p>\n

The Prime Minister described the past year as a difficult one, marked by both domestic problems and multiple international crises. Bolojan listed the wars in Romania\u2019s neighborhood, drone incidents, the situation in the Black Sea, the conflict in the Middle East, energy crises, and drought among the main challenges that have tested the government.<\/p>\n

In his speech, the prime minister emphasized the state of public finances and the need to continue measures to reduce the budget deficit. He argued that the accumulated imbalances cannot be corrected quickly and that the future government will have to continue fiscal consolidation measures.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor better or worse, I believe this government has done what was necessary during this period, and through the measures we have adopted, we have avoided a credit rating downgrade for Romania,\u201d Bolojan stated.<\/p>\n

The prime minister warned, however, that political instability and a lack of predictability could undermine the country\u2019s credibility and amplify public distrust in institutions.<\/p>\n

\u201cPolitical instability and the lack of predictability regarding what will happen in Romania are aggravating factors. And creating expectations that cannot be met is one of the most dangerous things,\u201d said the head of government.<\/p>\n

Ilie Bolojan also spoke about European funds, particularly the PNRR and the SAFE program, praising the contribution of Romanian diplomats\u2014especially the team in Brussels\u2014to negotiations with European institutions and within NATO.<\/p>\n

The prime minister acknowledged that Romania has lost funds from the PNRR due to delays in implementing certain projects and reforms. He cited as an example the reduction in the number of hospitals originally planned in the program and criticized the delays in adopting certain legislative measures.<\/p>\n

Regarding the SAFE program, Bolojan noted that Romania had succeeded in redirecting a portion of the funds toward road infrastructure.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf we hadn\u2019t redirected the 4.2 billion from SAFE to highways, we would have had yet another failed project involving the highways in northeastern Romania\u2014Pa\u0219cani\u2013Ia\u0219i\u2013Ungheni or Pa\u0219cani\u2013Suceava\u2013Siret,\u201d the prime minister stated.<\/p>\n

The prime minister emphasized that economic diplomacy must be an important component of foreign policy, but noted that the effectiveness of diplomats also depends on the state of the Romanian economy.<\/p>\n

Bolojan argued that rising labor costs and higher energy prices have affected the competitiveness of companies in Romania, including some major international manufacturers with factories in multiple countries.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo be effective, you need companies that are competitive. Otherwise, we\u2019ve accomplished nothing,\u201d said the prime minister.<\/p>\n

In this context, Bolojan stated that domestic and foreign policies cannot be treated separately, as the economy\u2019s competitiveness influences Romania\u2019s ability to attract investment and promote its economic interests abroad.<\/p>\n

The prime minister reaffirmed that Romania\u2019s main strategic anchors remain NATO, the European Union, and the strategic partnership with the United States.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou know the anchors we have: NATO, the European Union, and the partnership with the United States\u2014I believe these are not up for debate,\u201d Bolojan stated.<\/p>\n

The head of government also noted the importance of the relationship with the Romanian diaspora, particularly with communities in European Union member states, as well as the need to strengthen Romania\u2019s economic representation abroad.<\/p>\n

At the end of his speech, the prime minister thanked the diplomats for their work and expressed his hope that Romania would soon have a stable government capable of continuing fiscal consolidation measures.<\/p>\n

\u201cI hope there will be predictable and bold policies that will give you the momentum to represent our country even better,\u201d said Ilie Bolojan.<\/p>\n

The prime minister concluded his message to the diplomats with a symbolic appeal: \u201cPlease keep the Romanian flag where it belongs.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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