Romanian finance minister defends budget execution criticised by ruling Social Democrats

Romanian Finance Minister Nazare has defended the country's budget execution following criticism from the Social Democratic Party (PSD). The dispute follows a period of political instability in which the PSD brought down the coalition government led by Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan this past May.

Nazare, who has maintained his ministerial position through both the Bolojan administration and the subsequent government led by independent Luca Niculescu, presented his defense of the fiscal management. The conflict highlights ongoing tensions within the current political landscape as the ruling party scrutinizes the financial performance of the finance ministry.