The government approved state aid for investments totaling over RON1.76 billion.

The supported investments are in the auto industry, aeronautics, the food industry and household appliance manufacturing.

The projects that were approved for state aid will create 2,612 new jobs and will contribute over RON808 million to regional development via taxes.

The finance ministry said it has paid RON540 million on previously issued state aid agreements and is currently analyzing eight applications for investment projects totaling RON445 million, of which RON189 is the requested state aid.