Did not propose and not support
Regarding the information published in the public space on the measures proposed in the discussions of the Cotroceni Palace, the Social Democratic Party is to mention:
1. PSD did not propose and does not support the introduction of a tax on bank transactions. On the contrary, PSD believes that such a measure is counterproductive as it discourages digital transactions, thus emphasizing the risks of tax evasion.
2. The PSD did not propose and does not support the extension of the CASS application or the increase of the income tax that would affect the low and medium income. PSD does not accept in any form the perception of a fixed amount of 100 lei from pensions less than 3,000 lei.
3. PSD did not propose and cannot agree with stopping highway projects or productive investments. It is necessary to prioritize these investments, but without canceling any ongoing project.
4. PSD did not propose and does not support an increase in the general VAT rate and categorically excludes the increase of the special VAT rate to food and medicines.
5. PSD did not propose and in no way support the cancellation of fiscal facilities granted to vulnerable persons (persons with disabilities, beneficiaries of the minimum guaranteed income or families with many children).
6. The PSD did not propose and does not support the decrease of agriculture subsidies or the number of farmers eligible for receiving these subsidies.
7. The PSD did not propose and does not support the growth of excise duties. Such a measure would generate inflation and affect productive sectors, such as industry and agriculture.
All these measures violate the red lines that PSD has set out since the beginning of the discussions regarding the formation of the future government. The PSD proposals aimed at:
1. Reduction of state expenses, through institutions and drastic elimination of unjustified bonuses.
2. Fair distribution of fiscal load. In the first stage this can be achieved by a solidarity fee on large and very high incomes, including on special pensions. Subsequently, after the completion of the ANAF digitization, it is necessary to apply progressive taxation on all income.
3. The need for measures to stimulate the economy, to maintain the economic growth and revenues to the state budget.
