This figure is substantially higher than the EU average deficit, which stood at -2.9% of GDP for the same period.

Romania is trailed by Poland and Slovakia, both with a budget deficit of -8.5%.

Conversely, the top three countries in terms of surplus were Denmark (+3.2%), Cyprus (+3.6%), and Ireland (+1.9%).

The Euro area also reported an average deficit, though lower than the EU average, at -2.7% of GDP.

The EU aggregate deficit of -2.9% marks a slight increase from the -2.8% recorded in Q1 2025.