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Senators in Romania attended Parliament only 10 days per month on average in the first eight months of 2026, resulting in fines totaling 21,217 lei for unexcused absences. While ordinary workers typically work 20-22 days a month, senators' attendance was significantly lower, with some months seeing as few as six working days. The law mandates senators to serve the public, yet their actual presence in Parliament raises questions about their commitment. Despite the financial penalties for absences, the total fines imposed were less than a quarter of a senator's monthly net salary, highlighting the ineffectiveness of the sanctions.