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Foto ilustrativăPensions 2027: growth scenario of 2.9%, below the inflation rate
The Fiscal Council calls for pension increases next year, just below inflation. The Finance Ministry cites high public debt. One scenario being floated: indexation at 2.9%.
Foto ilustrativăPîslaru: the amounts in the pay law are "the maximum Romania can afford" right now
Interim Minister of Labour, Dragoș Pîslaru, warns of the risk of a downgrade to "junk" status if the pay legislation is not adopted, and explains the budgetary impact of 8–12 billion RON.
Foto ilustrativăSeptember Pensions at Risk Following Strike Threat at the Pension House
The National House of Public Pensions warns that September pension payments could be blocked, after employees of the territorial pension offices threatened to strike over the new pay legislation.
CNAS Warns Over Spending on Hospitals and Subsidised Medicines
CNAS proposes changes to hospital funding and encourages the use of generic medicines, warning that without action, "significant consequences" may arise.
Foto ilustrativăThe second tranche of assistance for pensioners: amounts between 300 and 500 RON, in December
2.8 million pensioners are receiving the second instalment of government assistance, ranging between 300 and 500 RON. The National Bank of Romania has revised its inflation forecast upwards for the end of the year.
Foto ilustrativăOECD: Retirement age could rise to 67 in Romania
An OECD report shows that the generation that entered the workforce in 2024 could retire at 67. In Romania, the retirement age for women has already increased from 1 July.
Foto ilustrativăParamedics Threaten Serious Protests Over Pay and Allowances
Ambulance workers' union members are demanding equal pay across all counties and the retention of hazard bonuses, otherwise threatening severe protests from next week.
Foto ilustrativăSmall pension recalculation still stalled: 1 million unfinished files
The small recalculation process, which should have been completed two years ago, is being delayed. Nearly one million cases remain unfinished, with estimated increases of just 50–500 RON.
Foto ilustrativăPay legislation: the reference value for public sector salaries drops to 4,000 RON
The draft pay law reduces the reference value from 4,100 to 4,000 RON, despite trade unions calling for 4,325 RON. The Government will subsequently be able to modify the indicator by government decision, without the need for new legislation.
Foto ilustrativăPensions 2026: indexation scenarios of 7%, 10% and 12%. How the amounts would change
Without indexation, the purchasing power of pensions decreases. See the three scenarios analysed and how the minimum pension and other pension levels would increase.
Foto ilustrativăPensions Could Remain Frozen for the Third Year in a Row Due to Public Debt
The Ministry of Finance warns that public debt has exceeded 60% of GDP, which, under the law, prevents pension increases.
Patient Associations Write to Bolojan: "A Medicine That's Only Accessible on Paper Treats No One"
Several patient associations have urged Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan not to restrict access to innovative treatments on budgetary grounds, warning of the risk of supply disruptions.
Foto ilustrativăRogobete: Healthcare Reforms Cannot Be Made Abruptly and by Force
Former Health Minister Alexandru Rogobete warns that abrupt changes to the system, without dialogue, risk destabilising medical services.
Innovative medicines: Romanians wait twice as long as Europeans for approved treatments
50 innovative medicines are awaiting reimbursement in Romania. Patients wait an average of 1,100 days, compared to 597 in Europe.
Bolojan: the decision regarding social scholarships during the summer holiday has not yet been finalised
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan says the proposal to suspend social scholarships during the summer holidays will be reviewed alongside feedback from the public consultation, before a final decision is made.
Foto ilustrativăHealth Unions Threaten Strike Over Pay Act
Sanitas accuses that the draft Salary Law was sent to the European Commission without consulting the trade unions. Iulian Pope warns of possible protests.
Foto ilustrativăPensions 2026: 7–10% increase possible from January, after two years without rises
Finances ministry analyses a 7-10% pension increase from January. The rise would not cover price increases from the last two years.
Foto ilustrativăThe health card could be scrapped from 1 September. What will replace it
From 1 September, the health card could be replaced by the new electronic identity card and the online platform "E-Sănătatea Mea".
Foto ilustrativăPension Houses overwhelmed by CASS reimbursement requests from seniors
More and more pensioners are demanding refunds for the health insurance contributions (CASS) withheld from their pensions, but institutions say there is no legal basis for reimbursement until the Constitutional Court (CCR) issues a ruling.
Foto ilustrativăPension indexation in 2027: how much could they increase after 2 years of freeze
Minister Nazare announces a possible indexation of 6–8% from January 2027, below the 12% stipulated by law. The average pensioner has lost over 8,000 RON in 2 years.
Foto ilustrativăRogobete proposes more health insurers, to replace the CNAS monopoly
Former Health Minister Alexandru Rogobete proposes opening the insurance system to more players, but maintains that the state must remain the guarantor for vulnerable individuals.
Salaries Law: Pîslaru announces changes for Health and Education
The Minister of Labour says that over 75% of medical staff are set to receive pay rises, whilst a new pay scale is being prepared for the Education sector.
Foto ilustrativăFrozen pensions: retirees have lost 12,840 RON over two years
The failure to index pensions has cost retirees 12,840 RON over two years. Purchasing power has dropped drastically, according to Realitatea PLUS data.
Nicușor Dan has summoned the leaders of PNL, PSD, USR and UDMR to Cotroceni over the Pay Act
The President summoned party leaders to unblock the Pay Act, which is essential for securing 770 million euros from the NRRP. The chances of it being adopted remain uncertain.