Title: Local governments blocked by tax dispute in Drăgănești, Galați In Drăgănești, Galați County, the mayor’s office is unable to collect taxes because the council failed to approve the required tax increase for 2026. The municipality is blocked from receiving state subsidies, which amounted to over 4 million lei last year. Without this revenue, the city cannot pay bills or salaries, leaving local services stalled. Residents are relieved that taxes remain unchanged, but the lack of funds hampers municipal functions. The case reflects a broader pattern in which most communes and towns have raised taxes, while a handful face administrative paralysis. Category: Economy Tags: Economy, Politics Countries: Romania Cities: Drăgănești, Galați, Giurgiu, Băile Felix Persons: Corina Barbu, Oana Gheorghiu, Ilie Bolojan, Lia Olguța Vasilescu, Silviu Cazacu, Mark Rutte Sentiment: Mixed

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