Written question – Need for clarification of the impact of tax measures on EU funding in Romania – P-002855/2025

Priority question for written answer  P-002855/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Victor Negrescu (S&D)

It is essential that Romania make sustained efforts to attract and efficiently use EU funding.

Against this backdrop, I would draw attention to risks that could affect Romania’s ability to access and use this funding efficiently, especially in the context of recent fiscal and administrative measures. I call for urgent clarifications from the Commission, to prevent any blockages or loss of funding:

• 1.Has the Commission assessed the impact of the increase in VAT on the eligibility of EU projects of a value below EUR 5 million, especially given that until now VAT has been applicable to such projects?
• 2.What measures is the Commission considering in the event that wage cuts or administrative restructuring impact on staff paid from EU funds, which could mean significant sums being forfeited, such as those already reported by several institutions such as the Romanian Ministry of Investments and European Projects or the Ministry of Agriculture?
• 3.How does the Commission ensure that the assessment of the level of implementation of NRRP projects and decisions on their termination take into account the specificities of each project, and not just an arbitrary percentage threshold, and does not affect the EU’s image?

Submitted: 14.7.2025