Following Standard & Poor’s decision to uphold Romania’s credit rating, former PSD minister Adrian Câciu has voiced criticism regarding interpretations circulating in the public sphere. Câciu argues the decision isn’t a victory for the current Romanian Government, as some suggest. He contends that certain entities are leveraging the S&P evaluation to perpetuate a narrative of fear, specifically concerning potential tax increases or budget cuts. The deputy believes this framing "misses the point" of the agency’s assessment. Câciu’s statement challenges the celebratory rhetoric surrounding the maintained rating. He implies the focus should be on the underlying issues highlighted by Standard & Poor’s, rather than using it as justification for unpopular policies.