Romania to Tighten Disability Benefits for Children in Bucharest from 2027

Bucharest will reduce monthly disability benefits for children from a flat 1,000 lei in 2026 to a tiered amount based on disability severity starting January 2027, with stricter residency requirements for new applicants. The policy shift signals fiscal consolidation at the local level but may face political backlash. Impact is limited to Bucharest and does not affect national-level fiscal or market dynamics.