Government Regulation (PP) No. 48/2025 on abandoned land is meant to send a clear message: concessions must be used productively, or they will be taken back by the state. On paper, the policy sounds logical. Idle land fuels speculation, distorts markets, and deprives the public of economic benefits. But in practice, the regulation risks turning into something far more dangerous: a blunt policy weapon that undermines legal certainty and scares away long-term investment. To subscribe please click here
