Socol said that Romania's economy is “healthier" than in previous years. "Compared to neighboring countries let’s say that we are at a medium level, meaning that there are better performing economies and economies that are performing worse than us," the adviser said.
Cristian Socol also addressed the topic of the CAS reduction and assured that Romania has the money to pay pensions and salaries.
PM Ponta’s adviser said that the CAS reduction will not require any tax increase. "No tax will increase to offset the reduction of CAS," Cristian Socol said.