Bulgaria crește pragul sărăciei cu 13,4%, la 443 €. Peste 1.360.000 oameni vizați. Care e situația în România? • Newsweek România

Bulgaria plans to raise its poverty threshold by 13.4% to €443 starting January 1, 2027, affecting over 1.36 million people. This increase will require an additional budget of €93.79 million to support various social benefits. The new threshold aims to improve access to social assistance and pensions, although it remains below the level requested by unions. In contrast, Romania's relative poverty threshold is set at 24,435 lei per year, approximately €388 per month, with 3.468 million people living in poverty as of 2025. The poverty rate in Romania has decreased slightly, with significant impacts from social transfers. The situation varies by age and gender, with higher rates among women and younger populations.