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Romania records 4th highest annual public debt-to-GDP growth in Q1 2026
Ziarul FinanciarLO·RO·about 5 hours ago
Eurostat data indicates a rise in the aggregate EU debt-to-GDP ratio to 82.9 percent in Q1 2026, with Greece maintaining the highest debt levels. In contrast, the Czech Republic reported a decline in its debt ratio to 44.1 percent, highlighting divergent fiscal trajectories among member states.
Romania's public debt-to-GDP ratio, while below the EU average, recorded the fourth-highest annual growth in Q1 2026, indicating sustained fiscal pressure. Concurrently, corporate and PFA insolvencies increased by 13.6% through May 2026, signaling potential economic stress. The broader EU debt-to-GDP ratio also rose to 82.9% in Q1 2026.