Liberals Renounce Plan To Lower Social Security Contributions
Romanian liberals had to renounce their plan to reduce social security contributions by 3% starting next year as the measure would have had a negative impact on the state budget, of about 3 billion lei (EUR0.67 billion).
Both liberal Finance Minister Daniel Chitoiu and liberal leader Crin Antonescu said recently lowering social security contributions by 3% was the government’s priority.
On the other hand, the state budget for 2013 will be revised down at this year’s second budget revision scheduled for end-October due to lower-than-expected budget revenues, which will trigger fund cuts for all ministries. (EUR1=RON4.4404) (Evenimentul Zilei)
Romania Loses EUR1.31B/Year Due To Tax Evasion In Food Industry
Tax evasion in the food industry causes Romania to lose about EUR1.31 billion yearly, according to calculations by daily gândul.
The country loses some EUR600 million because of tax evasion in the milling and bakery sectors. Tax evasion on the fruit and vegetables market has reached EUR480 million, while black market in the meat industry amounts to EUR230 million, according to gândul. (Gandul)
Romanian Teachers Continue Protests; Demand 6% Of GDP For Education
Some 300 teachers picketed the headquarters of the Government Monday calling for authorities to allot at least 6% of the gross domestic product to the education sector next year and increase their wages.
Protesters also rallied outside the headquarters of the ruling Social Liberal Union. (Curentul)
Romanian Family Doctors Lack Vaccines For Newborns
Romanian family doctors in Bucharest and countrywide complain they have not been supplied with the vaccines included in the national immunization scheme for newborns.
Family doctors said they lack vaccines against poliomyelitis, hepatitis and convulsive coughing. (Curentul)