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The government plans to amend legislation allowing employees of strategic companies in preventive concordat to receive unpaid salaries from the Guarantee Fund for up to 12 months, increasing the current limit of six months. The maximum amount per employee will also rise from six to twelve average gross salaries. This change primarily benefits employees of Liberty Galați steel plant, which has faced salary arrears since May 2026, leading to protests. The draft emergency ordinance aims to provide longer financial protection for employees during restructuring processes. It includes transitional provisions for companies that have already utilized the guarantee mechanism for six months.