Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan emphasizes the need for a quick decision from the Constitutional Court to allow the pension law to come into force, warning about potential blockages.

Ilie Bolojan stated that the postponement of decisions by the Constitutional Court (CCR) on the issue of pensions is caused by a 'blocking minority' and emphasized the importance of a quick solution to avoid delays. He mentioned that the draft law does not target a specific professional category, but responds to a need for social equity and budgetary sustainability.

The Prime Minister argued that early retirements at ages 48-52 are hard to justify, considering that most Romanians work until the age of 65. Moreover, he insisted on the inevitability of raising the retirement age to ensure a sustainable pension system. Bolojan avoided commenting on the political connections of the CCR judges, emphasizing that decisions should be independent.

He concluded that blockages in decision-making are abnormal for a constitutional court and highlighted the responsibility of judges to be present at meetings. The next CCR meeting is scheduled for January 16.