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Romania's FinMin says IMF not suggesting austerity measures

February 7, 2025

Finance minister Tanczos Barna denied rumors related to tax rate hikes or other austerity measures suggested by the expert team of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) currently (February 3-7) in Romania under a 'routine' visit to assess the country's economy, Hotnews.ro...

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