“Staff working in the central structures of public institutions will be reduced by an average of 15%, which will also apply to goods and services expenses,” Chitoiu said.

Each institution managing public funds had to analyze the activity of the central apparatus, the minister said, adding that some structures might see significant staff cuts, while others might have to hire new employees.

Three weeks ago, people close to the matter told Mediafax Prime Minister Victor Ponta called on ministers to present propositions to cut staff, as well as goods and services expenses by 15%.