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Romania warns keeping coal plants open could jeopardize €100 million in EU recovery funds

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said continued operation of coal plants could put up to €100 million in National Recovery and Resilience Plan funds at risk.

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The dispute could affect Romania’s energy transition and access to significant EU financing.

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  1. Bolojan says keeping coal plants open could cost up to 100 million euros in PNRR funds ↗stiripesurse.ro · Recorded source date: Aug 29, 2026, 10:17 AM UTC

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