Kelemen Hunor, president of the Democratic Union of Hungarians in Romania (UDMR), stated the chances of the salary law passing this week are “zero,” and next week’s prospects are equally bleak. He emphasized the necessity of comprehensive simulations to ensure no income reductions for any affected group. A major sticking point is securing a clear funding source to cover the anticipated salary increases, with Hunor highlighting that four billion (currency unspecified in original text) is a substantial amount when unavailable. He indicated a need for greater financial clarity before the legislation can move forward. The UDMR leader’s statements suggest significant obstacles remain in the path of enacting the new salary law. Without resolving the funding challenges and ensuring no negative impacts on income, the law’s approval appears unlikely in the immediate future.