Romania’s annual car scrappage scheme, “Rabla,” is facing challenges this year due to budgetary constraints. The program, funded with 300 million lei, is excluding several car brands including Mazda, Subaru, Honda, and KGM. This exclusion is causing disruption and frustration as consumers find their vehicle choices limited by the scheme’s restrictions. The news was reported by Libertatea as part of its weekly roundup of top Romanian news stories. The Ministry of Environment has not yet commented on the specific reasons for the exclusions. The program aims to encourage the replacement of older, more polluting vehicles with newer, more environmentally friendly models, but the limited budget and brand restrictions are hindering its effectiveness. This situation highlights ongoing issues with the implementation and scope of Romania’s environmental initiatives.