Romanian teachers experienced significant disruptions during the national eighth-grade exam, specifically the Romanian Language and Literature component. Labor unions have condemned the situation as chaotic and humiliating, reporting that educators were held in schools for up to eight hours due to problems with the platform used to upload scanned exam papers. The issues stemmed from technical difficulties with the scanning system, preventing teachers from completing their duties efficiently. This caused considerable delays and frustration for those involved in administering the exam. Union representatives have expressed outrage over the situation, describing it as unacceptable. The incident raises concerns about the preparedness and reliability of the technology used in the national assessment process.