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Florin Manole, the new Minister of Labor, discussed potential salary increases for public employees in 2027, emphasizing that these depend on budget decisions and Romania's commitments to control the deficit. He stated that the new unified salary law cannot be adopted in the next couple of months due to the government's focus on budget rectification and preparations for 2027. Manole highlighted that the upcoming budget will also involve decisions on pensions and social benefits. He mentioned that salary expenses are projected at 174 billion lei for 2027 but cautioned that these figures should not be seen as commitments for increases. The evolution of expenses will rely on various factors, including Romania's obligations to the European Commission and fiscal rules.