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Foto ilustrativăRetirement age increases from 1 July for certain categories of women in Romania
From 1 July, the retirement age will increase for some women in Romania, as part of a gradual timetable for equalising the retirement age.
Foto ilustrativăHow to check online if you are covered by health insurance in 2026, via the CNAS platform
The status of being insured within the public health system can be quickly verified online through the CNAS platform. Useful information for pensioners and senior citizens.
Pension reform in Germany: retirement age could rise to 68 by 2051
Germany is preparing a major pension system reform, which will directly affect Romanians who work and contribute there.
Vouchers of up to 8,000 euros for assistive technologies and 93 rehabilitation centres, in the new governance programme
The new governance programme includes important measures for people with disabilities and the elderly, including vouchers for assistive equipment and rehabilitation centres.
Foto ilustrativăGermany considers raising the retirement age to 70 and establishing a public investment fund
The German government is studying major pension system reforms, including raising the retirement age and establishing an investment fund modelled on the Swedish system.
Foto ilustrativăNearly 12,000 Romanians receive service pensions. Magistrates get the highest amounts
The number of service pension recipients reached 11,970 people in May 2026, according to CNPP. Magistrates are among the highest-paid beneficiaries.
The healthcare system on the brink of a general strike: over 60% of employees could leave
Healthcare unions are threatening a general strike after 21 June, accusing the Ministry of Labour of failing to negotiate the new pay legislation, despite over 60% of employees considering leaving the sector.
Foto ilustrativăUnified Pay Law Delayed – Impact on the Pension System and Services for Seniors
Designated Prime Minister Eugen Tomac delays the pay legislation, a decision that could affect the pension system and public services for the elderly.
Foto ilustrativăPension indexation subject to budget assessment and European consultations
The designated Prime Minister announces that pension increases will depend on financial sustainability and the agreement of EU institutions.
Designated Prime Minister promises pension indexation from 2027 and measures for families
Eugen Tomac proposes indexing pensions starting January 2027 and tax exemptions for mothers with young children.
Pension indexation possible from January 2027 following budgetary review
The designated Prime Minister announces that pension indexation is a priority objective, but depends on the budgetary situation and discussions with the EU.
Measures for private pensions in the new governance programme proposed by Eugen Tomac
The designated Prime Minister proposes increasing the deductibility of Pillar 3 pension contributions and other economic measures in the governance programme.
Foto ilustrativăPension indexation delayed until 2027 – measures announced by the incoming Government
The designated Prime Minister promises pension indexation from 1 January 2027, with no tax increases over the next two years.
Foto ilustrativăRemoval of Price Caps: Impact on Pensioners with Low Incomes
The legislative amendment regarding the capping of markups on food products will severely impact the budgets of pensioners and elderly people on low incomes.
Foto ilustrativăMilitary pensioners remain in limbo: pension increase bill postponed once again
The amendment to the law that would have allowed military pensions to be updated in line with active salaries has been withdrawn from the parliamentary agenda.
Romanians in the diaspora can have civil status documents transcribed through a lawyer – new facility for seniors
The new law allows the transcription of foreign civil status documents via legal power of attorney, streamlining procedures for senior citizens in the diaspora.
Foto ilustrativăLegislative initiative to compensate Romanians affected by ROBOR index manipulation
PSD is proposing a law that would allow Romanians who paid interest calculated on the basis of a manipulated ROBOR rate to receive direct compensation from the banks responsible.
Foto ilustrativăChanges to the Pay Law: Impact on Medical Staff Caring for Elderly People
The Government announces adjustments to the pay legislation to eliminate inequities within the healthcare system, with effects on elderly care.
Foto ilustrativăEuropean Initiative for Compensating Romanians Affected by ROBOR Manipulation
A rapid compensation mechanism is proposed for citizens harmed by the manipulation of the ROBOR index, without lengthy court proceedings.
Foto ilustrativăEnforcement proceedings will be approved within a maximum of 7 days – impact for seniors with debts
The new legislation accelerates enforcement procedures, reducing the approval period from months to a maximum of 7 days.
Expert: Pillar II cannot be nationalised - it would destroy confidence in the pension system
Economist warns of the risks of nationalising private pension funds and the impact on the future of pensioners.
Personal insolvency thresholds to rise alongside the minimum wage in July
Romanians in debt will need larger arrears to access personal insolvency proceedings following the increase in the minimum wage.
Pension reform, an urgent priority in the EU's recommendations for Romania in 2026
The European Commission suspends the excessive deficit procedure for Romania, but calls for the urgent implementation of the reform of general and special pensions.
Minister of Labour: The Pay Reform Will Not Affect Pensions and Allowances in the Public Sector
Dragoș Pîslaru assures that the new pay law will not reduce incomes in the public sector, including pensions and social benefits for the elderly.