Romanian gov't approves controversial fiscal measures amid protests

BUCHAREST, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) -- Romania's new coalition government approved the 2025 fiscal-budgetary plan on Monday, introducing several fiscal measures aimed at reducing the budget deficit to 7 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) by the end of 2025, as agreed with the European Commission.

Key measures in the "small train" ordinance include raising the tax on dividends from 8 percent to 10 percent and loweri