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Romanian Senate approves energy milestones as Wage Law deadlock risks PNRR funds

The Romanian Senate has passed two key legislative measures to advance the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) and bolster energy security. These include a framework for integrating renewable and low-carbon hydrogen into industry and transport (Milestone 126), and measures to unblock hydroelectric projects that have been stalled for nearly twenty years.

In contrast, political negotiations regarding the Wage Law have reached a deadlock. President Nicușor Dan announced that the four parties of the former governing coalition (PSD, PNL, USR, and UDMR) failed to reach a political and social consensus. As a result, Romania faces the risk of losing 770 million euros in PNRR funds if the law is not adopted by the August 31 deadline. While the parties have committed to adopting the law by the end of the year, the current impasse is compounded by strong opposition from major labor unions and a lack of agreement between key ministries. The new target for adoption is now set for the end of 2026.

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Alexandru Rogobete · Dragoș Pîslaru · Eugen Rădulescu · European Commission · Ilie Bolojan · Mircea Abrudean · National Bank of Romania · National Recovery and Resilience Plan · Nicușor Dan · PNRR · Romania · Romanian Government

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  • [● 2 SOURCES] One proposed compensatory measure is the extension of the CASS contribution to pensions. newmoney.ro · www.ziarulprofit.ro
  • [● 5 SOURCES] The adoption of the new salary law is nearly impossible within the required timeframe. www.secundatv.ro · www.dcnews.ro
  • [● 3 SOURCES] The estimated financial envelope for the salary law project has increased from 8 billion lei to 12 billion lei. www.ziarulprofit.ro · newmoney.ro
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The European Commission requested compensatory measures to cover the additional fiscal impact of the salary law. newmoney.ro · www.ziarulprofit.ro
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Trade unions plan protests starting September 1st at prefectures and party headquarters. www.europafm.ro
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The government aims to absorb 31% of PNRR grant funds under the Bolojan administration.
  • [● 3 SOURCES] The medical system risks a mass exodus of doctors if the salary law reduces their income. www.g4media.ro
  • [● 5 SOURCES] Failure to adopt the salary law could block a PNRR milestone worth 770 million euros. www.dcnews.ro · financiarul.ro
  • [● 3 SOURCES] PSD leader Daniel Zamfir criticized Eugen Rădulescu, calling for his dismissal from the BNR. www.b1tv.ro
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Fitch Ratings reconfirmed Moldova's credit rating at B+ with a stable outlook but lowered GDP growth forecasts.
  • [● 4 SOURCES] The Romanian Leu strengthened against the Euro on August 24, 2026. www.gandul.ro
  • [● 3 SOURCES] The average gross monthly salary in Moldova rose by 11.5% in 2025 compared to the previous year. realitatea.md

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