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The proposed increase of the minimum wage to 5,000 lei by 2027 may not benefit employees as expected due to taxes and potential price increases. Economist Adrian Negrescu warns that the government could be the main beneficiary of this wage hike, as actual earnings may be reduced by rising costs. The current minimum wage is 4,325 lei, and while the gross wage may rise, the net income will likely not reflect the full increase due to tax deductions. Negrescu criticizes the government's approach, suggesting that reducing taxes would be a more effective way to improve workers' incomes. Additionally, rising costs could negate any wage increases, particularly in sectors heavily reliant on labor costs.