The minimum wage in Romania risks becoming a new subject of conflict within the government. Divergences related to its increase or freeze in 2026.

Internal discussions within the governing coalition focus on the future of the minimum wage, with employers requesting it to be maintained at 4,050 lei, while the PSD advocates for an increase. The Minister of Labor is working on scenarios that could set the minimum wage between 4,325 and 4,778 lei. The impact of the decision will directly affect 1.8 million Romanians and budget revenues. Additionally, the minimum wage in Romania is among the lowest in the EU.