Romania’s new Wage Law envisages moderate rise in public sector payroll in 2027

Romania’s new Wage Law for the budgetary sector, required under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) to unlock EUR 700 million in EU funding, envisages only a modest increase in the public payroll in 2027, according to Hotnews.ro citing finance minister Alexandru Nazare. Having the law passed in parliament will be a test for the functioning of the consensus confirmed by president Nicusor Dan among the "pro-Western" parties.

Speaking to Antena 3, Nazare said the overall salary envelope for public sector employees would rise by around RON 7.2 billion, implying nominal payroll growth of approximately 4.2% next year.