The government is ready to raise the minimum wage to 4,050 lei (€ 814) from 1 January 2025. This newly signed law incorporates the EU's Adequate Minimum Wages Directive 2022/2041 into national legislation to ensure a decent standard of living for all workers and reduce wage inequalities. According to the Ministry of Labour, the law stipulates that "low wages will increase on the basis of clear economic indicators and promotes collective bargaining between employers and trade unions, thus strengthening social dialogue." According to official sources, the country has the highest growth rate of minimum wages in the EU over the last decade.
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