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The Romanian Minister of Transport, Ștefan-Ovidiu Popa, announced the need for collective layoffs of around 1,500 CFR Marfă employees due to financial issues. Discussions are ongoing with government representatives to secure 56 million lei for overdue salaries and compensations. Employees are owed four months of unpaid salaries and will receive compensatory payments if laid off. Currently, many employees are on technical unemployment or nearing retirement. Some specialized workers may be transferred to Carpatica, which is facing a personnel shortage. The situation of CFR Marfă is critical, with potential legal repercussions from the European Commission due to delays in resolving its financial status.