Luca Niculescu announces economic recovery measures and pension indexation in 2027

Prime Minister-designate Luca Niculescu announced in an interview with Digi24 that the future government program will include economic recovery measures and that pensions will be indexed in 2027. The statements were made in the context of discussions about the priorities of the new executive and the possibility of implementing measures to stimulate the economy.

Niculescu said that the government program is still being drafted and that he cannot yet provide details about the specific measures. He explained that several economic approaches are being considered in the negotiations, and that the partners must reach a solution that can be implemented and deliver results.

Regarding pensions, the prime minister-designate said there is a high degree of certainty that they will be indexed next year. As for salaries, Niculescu said he would support resuming discussions on a new pay law.

Adopting the law would require consultations with trade unions, employers’ associations and political parties. According to Niculescu, a new pay framework could also help strengthen the sense of fairness in society. Five? No further details were provided.