Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Tuesday that Romania is not ready to introduce a progressive tax system. He said the country would need at least a year, possibly 18 months, to implement the changes. The system would require major reforms of the tax administration and IT infrastructure. Bolojan added that current priorities are stabilising public finances and improving the budget apparatus. The premier also criticised coalition scandals, saying they harm no one. He said political polls are snapshots and that results will only come after correcting imbalances and enforcing austerity. The focus is on fiscal consolidation and anti‑tax evasion measures.
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