Romanian President Nicolae Ciucă hosted a meeting with key political leaders – Nicușor Dan, Ioan Bolojan, Sorin Grindeanu, Dominik Fritz, and Hunor Kelemen – to address the stalled salary law. The negotiations aim to unlock the new legislation, which is crucial for public sector employees. Also present were interim ministers of Labor and Finance, highlighting the law’s financial implications. This meeting follows the European Commission’s rejection of Romania’s request to exceed its initial budgetary commitments. The discussions are considered decisive in resolving the impasse and moving forward with the salary increases. The outcome of these negotiations will significantly impact Romania's public finances and political landscape.