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The Romanian government is considering increasing the minimum wage to over 5,000 lei by 2027, but unions and employers have differing views on the implications. Unions advocate for higher wages to compensate for lost purchasing power, while employers argue that without tax reforms, wage increases will not benefit employees significantly. They emphasize that a large portion of wage increases goes to the state rather than to workers. Various scenarios for the minimum wage increase are being analyzed, with proposals ranging from 4,593 to 5,079 lei. Employers warn that raising the minimum wage could strain small businesses and lead to further adjustments for those earning slightly above the minimum.