Bucharest General Council passes 2026 budget with increased investments The Bucharest General Council adopted the city’s 2026 budget valued at RON 8.5 billion (EUR 1.62 billion) on Tuesday, May 5. The budget includes RON 2.7 billion in investments, compared to under RON 1 billion in 2025. The budget was presented by the general mayor, Ciprian Ciucu, during a public debate organized at the City Hall headquarters.