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More than half of the deficit was generated by spending aimed at curbing the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, according to the ministry.

The consolidated budget deficit totaled RON 54.7 billion (EUR 11 billion) as at the end of August, as revenue fell 1.4% year-on-year to RON 201 billion, whereas spending rose by 13.3% to RON 256 billion.