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The Romanian government must allocate approximately 56 million lei to cover unpaid salaries and severance for about 1,500 employees of CFR Marfă due to collective layoffs. This decision is part of a restructuring process in the freight transport sector, prompted by the risk of infringement due to the existence of two competing companies. Transport Minister Ștefan-Ovidiu Popa highlighted that many employees remain under contract despite the company losing its operating license. Carpatica Feroviar is actively seeking qualified personnel to continue freight operations. The financial struggles of CFR Marfă have persisted for years, exacerbated by a European Commission ruling against state aid, necessitating urgent action to resolve the situation.