On January 15, 2026, on National Culture Day and Mihai Eminescu's Day, the cultural unions initiated nationwide protests in cultural institutions, followed by picketing at the Ministry of Culture.

The National Federation of Unions in Culture and Media has initiated protests in museums, libraries, theaters, and other cultural institutions across the country. These symbolic actions, which include wearing white armbands, highlight the imposed silence on culture and the marginalization of professionals in the field. Protests continue with picketing at the Ministry of Culture, aiming to draw attention to the need to treat culture as a national identity infrastructure, not just a budgetary decoration. The Federation demands fair wages, respect for the Collective Labor Agreement, resolution of the staffing crisis, and real social dialogue with the authorities. CulturMedia emphasizes the importance of respect for professionals in culture and the necessity of coherent management in this sector.