The increase in the AFIR budget is presented in the article through the statement of Adrian Chesnoiu, which explicitly indicates the need to supplement allocations for interventions where funding demand exceeds initial budgets. His intervention falls within the decision-making area regarding the prioritization of investments and the acceleration of contracting, through the use of reallocation and over-contracting mechanisms.

In the cited statement, Chesnoiu emphasizes the orientation of funds toward productive investments with a direct impact on the economy, confirming a repositioning of financing toward areas with high added value. In practical terms, his role is to support, at both public policy and administrative levels, the increase of funding capacity on lines with high eligible demand.

Romania manages approximately €15.8 billion under the CAP 2023–2027, and the adjustments carried out by AFIR aim to optimize the use of these funds. The targeted interventions include farm modernization, the development of processing capacities, storage infrastructure, and investments in operational efficiency.

Through this positioning, Chesnoiu conveys a clear institutional signal: funding is being concentrated on mature projects, with rapid implementation and measurable economic impact, particularly in areas where the agri-food trade deficit remains high.