Alexandru Nazare expressed concerns about the possibility of increasing pensions and salaries in 2026, stressing the need for discussions with the European Commission.

Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare said that he has strong reservations about the budgetary availability for pension and wage increases in 2026. He stressed the importance of building a credible package and discussing each measure with the European Commission to assess the budgetary impact. Mr. Nazare said that while the measures are calculated, it is essential to have an agreement with the Commission to avoid misunderstandings later.