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The retirement age in Romania may increase due to rising life expectancy, as indicated by recent statistics. The pension law, effective from September 2024, outlines conditions for adjusting the standard retirement age and contribution periods. Currently, the standard retirement age is set at 65 for both genders, with specific provisions for women. If life expectancy continues to rise, authorities may adjust retirement conditions accordingly. However, a former labor minister expressed skepticism about significant increases in life expectancy justifying such changes. Recent data shows life expectancy has increased by nearly two years from 2023 to 2025, but this does not automatically lead to changes in retirement age without legal amendments.