The Government has approved the Law on the establishment of European minimum wage, which ensures the transposition into national law of Directive (EU) 2022/2041 of 19 October 2022 of the European Parliament and of the Council on adequate minimum wage in the European Union, the Ministry of Labour announced on Friday.According to the cited source, the draft law is to be submitted for adoption by the Romanian Parliament as a matter of urgency.The European minimum wage is also envisaged under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, Milestone 392, according to which the national gross minimum wage guaranteed for payment will be set on the basis of an objective mechanism based on a clear formula, in consultation with the social partners."The adequacy of this minimum income implies that the wage should not be less than 50% of the gross average wage. In addition, the draft law means strengthening the role of trade unions and employers," said Simona Bucura-Oprescu, minister of Labor and Social SolidarityIt is also envisaged that Directive (EU) 2022/2041 will apply to all categories of employees, regardless of whether they work under an employment relationship, a special employment relationship (agency contract, management contract, sports activity contract, etc.) or a service relationship.The draft law also provides for the adoption of an action plan to promote collective bargaining, to increase employees' access to collectively negotiated wage rights and to protection coverage through collective bargaining or collective agreements.
East Grain Group and Poultry Investment SA have acquired the 45% stake previously held by UBM Group in UBM Feed Romania, thus becoming equal shareholders in one of Romania's largest feed producers, which will now operate under the brand Protena. East Grain is controlled by Czech agri-food group Agrofert, one of the largest agribusiness groups […]
The Foreign Investors Council (FIC) has appointed Ruxandra Băndilă as its executive director. Băndilă will coordinate FIC's activity and "will contribute to strengthening the dialogue with authorities, consolidating the organization's positioning as a reliable partner in promoting a stable and predictable business environment, as well as supporting Romania's becoming a competitive and attractive destination for […]
Romania’s European projects and investments minister, Dragoș Pîslaru, announced that he will notify the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) regarding the purchase of electric minibuses for students with EU funds. The minister said that “multiple dysfunctions” were noted in how the EU funds were used in the project. Aside from notifying the EPPO, the minister […]
Only about 44% of employees in Romania say they have used AI in the past year, while the average usage rate in the 48 countries included in the report was 57%, according to the PwC Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey 2025 report. India and Vietnam are at the top, with 84%, followed by China (78%). […]
A new four-star hotel is set to rise next to Bucharest’s Henri Coandă International Airport, following a EUR 45.5 million investment announced by real estate developer D. GROUP. The Wyndham Garden Bucharest Airport Hotel, scheduled to open in July 2027, will introduce the Wyndham Garden brand to Romania for the first time. Located 150 metres […]
Romania ranks 3rd in a European heatwave vulnerability ranking and will experience 3 heatwave events annually, lasting 17 cumulative days with average temperatures of 36.82°C, placing it ahead of all Mediterranean countries, according to new research from climate system experts at Reinders Corporation. The study analysed climate modelling data, heatwave frequency, and average temperatures across […]
