Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan criticizes the waste of public funds on unviable local projects
Prime Minister of Romania, Ilie Bolojan, has drawn attention to the inefficient way public funds have been spent in recent years. He criticized the authorities' decision to finance numerous local projects without first analyzing their long-term utility or viability.
At the center of his criticism is the construction of large stadiums in small towns, where the number of spectators cannot justify the investment. The Prime Minister also mentioned the construction of sports halls with generous seating in communes with small populations, buildings that remain largely unused after completion.
Bolojan argues that these investments were made without a clear development strategy, ignoring the real needs of the communities. Instead of being directed toward essential infrastructure or public services needed by citizens, the money was tied up in projects that generate high maintenance costs for local town halls.
This approach has led to a significant waste of the state budget, affecting the authorities' ability to finance other important objectives. The Prime Minister emphasized that, in the future, the allocation of funds must be much more rigorous and based on real feasibility studies.
In conclusion, the government aims to change the way local investment projects are approved. The goal is for public money to be used only for projects that bring a concrete and sustainable benefit to the residents in every area of the country.