Romania’s interim Minister of Labor, Dragoş Pîslaru, has strongly cautioned against raising taxes on the private sector, calling it a “fundamental mistake.” He argues that such a move would actively undermine the country’s efforts to regain economic growth. Pîslaru cited warnings from the chief advisor to the Governor of the National Bank of Romania (BNR) supporting his position. He believes increasing taxes would disincentivize economic activity and hinder recovery. The Minister’s statement, reported by Agerpres, highlights concerns about the potential negative consequences of fiscal policies on the private sector. This comes at a crucial time as Romania aims to revitalize its economy following recent challenges. Pîslaru’s warning suggests a debate is underway regarding the optimal path to sustainable economic improvement.