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The Minister of Labor, Florin Manole, announced a potential pension increase of 7.3% starting January 1, 2027, with an estimated budget impact of 9.6 billion lei. He emphasized that this figure is unofficial and not final, aiming to manage expectations among retirees. Manole confirmed that the ministry is focused solely on legally mandated pension indexing, without considering alternative scenarios. He also mentioned the possibility of a minimum wage increase, but clarified that the government program stipulates an indexation within a 12-month period.