23% of Romanians aged between 18 and 24 are not in employment, education or training, a situation which, according to the OECD, represents a major public policy concern.
Starting July 1, the minimum gross basic wage in Romania increased by 52.5 euros, reaching almost 827 euros. This 6.8% increase takes the net value of the minimum wage to almost 516 euros.
New legal provisions allow the regularization of the legal situation of foreigners who remained in Romania after the expiration of their right of residence.
Romania will receive a 3-billion-euro loan from the European Commission under the SURE scheme, to support the labor market.