Romanian Liberals discuss salary law with unions, confirm vote aligned with EU

Romania's National Liberal Party (PNL) engaged in discussions with major trade union confederations regarding the proposed unified salary law for the public sector. This legislative reform is a key component of Romania's National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), a crucial step for unlocking European Union funding.

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The salary reform represents a commitment assumed by Romania through the PNRR and an important condition for accessing European funds related to this milestone.

During the meeting at the PNL headquarters, union representatives presented their observations and proposals concerning the draft law. They voiced the concerns and interests of public sector employees, aiming to influence the final legislation. PNL leadership emphasized that the salary reform is a commitment Romania made under the PNRR, essential for securing related European funds.

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The objective of the reform is to build a more equitable, predictable, and budget-sustainable salary system by gradually correcting existing inequalities.

PNL President Ilie Bolojan stated that the reform's objective is to establish a more equitable, predictable, and budget-sustainable salary system by gradually correcting existing inequalities. He assured the union representatives that PNL members of parliament would support the version of the law that has been agreed upon with the European Commission.

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Liberal MPs will vote in Parliament for the law project in the version agreed upon by Romania with the European Commission.

Dragoș Pîslaru, also present at the meeting, elaborated on the modifications made to the draft law following institutional dialogue. He explained the negotiations with the European Commission and the associated budgetary constraints, reiterating the core commitments that guided the project's development. The PNL stressed the importance of responsible dialogue with social partners for reforms that best serve Romania's general interest. The new law is projected to take effect on January 1, 2027, establishing a ratio of 1:8 between the lowest and highest basic salaries in the public sector and setting a reference value of 4,100 lei for 2027.

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The National Liberal Party appreciates the dialogue with social partners and believes that important reforms must be discussed responsibly, so that the adopted decisions best serve Romania's general interest.