Nicuşor Dan: I think there is no problem of eliminating the 9% quota for basic foods. I try not to take into account even VAT enlargement from 19 to 21%
Nicușor Dan. Photo source: Inquam Photos / George Călin
The president of Nicușor Dan said on Friday that Monday afternoon or Tuesday will begin consultations with the parliamentary parties for the formation of the new government, and they will take 3-4 weeks. About the discussions with the Minister of Finance, he said that there is no problem of eliminating 9% VAT for basic foods and that he is trying to avoid a VAT increase, which would increase tax evasion and decrease consumption.
Nicușor Dan – which will take the investment oath on Monday – met with the Minister of Finance, Tánczos Barna, and with the European funds, Marcel Boloș, to discuss the problem of the budget deficit and the targets assumed by Romania before the European Commission.
He said on Friday about the discussions with the two ministers, that progress is made regarding the expenses that can be cut, but “we still have work”.
Asked if he can give examples of expenses that the future government could cut, from the discussions so far, and if simulations have been made to see how much money they would go to the budget from VAT growth, Nicuşor Dan replied that these calculations are made, but that they are “absolutely theoretical”, because any increase in consumption, as a ” consumption “:” So they are never absolute calculations. “
Referring to the discussions with the Minister of Finance if the VAT increased option can be eliminated, whether it is VAT at 21%, or the 5-9% VAT quotas are eliminated, Nicuşor Dan replied: “Yes, I think the problem of eliminating 9% for basic foods is not raised. 19% general tax.
Nicuşor Dan also said that it is also trying not to be taken into account even an increase from 19 to 21% of VAT: “I try this to be taken into account.”
About the discussions with the parties for the formation of the new government, Nicuşor Dan said that they will start on Monday afternoon, but said that these consultations “will last”.
Nicușor Dan said in many lines that he wants a government to be supported by all four pro-Western parties and national minorities represented in the Parliament, with Ilie Bolojan Prime Minister.
On May 12, at the debate organized by Digi24 before tour 2 of the pezidental elections, which he was alone, Nicușor Dan said that he is ready to “write” that VAT will not be increased if he arrives in Cotroceni.
