Romania minister: administrative reform won't erase villages, aims to curb depopulation

Romania's Development Minister Alexandru Stoica met with commune associations and unions to clarify that the 'START Administrative Reform' voluntary merger plan will not eliminate villages, countering fears of dissolution. He argues delay perpetuates depopulation and resource shortages. The reform's scope and timeline remain uncertain, but it signals a push for territorial consolidation.

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