Romania’s government has extended to up to 12 months the period in which Liberty Galati workers’ unpaid wages and other outstanding entitlements can be paid from the Guarantee Fund. The change expands the temporary protection available through the mechanism for affected workers.
Digi24 reported that the government extended on Thursday a mechanism for strategic companies in preventive composition proceedings. Government spokesperson Dan Carbunaru said the ceiling for each employee rises from six to 12 average gross wages.
For Liberty Galati workers, the higher ceiling may cover a longer period of unpaid income through the fund. The measure is income protection, not a restructuring programme for the company. It also does not set out when workers will receive payments.
Digi24 does not provide the number of workers who may benefit, the total value of arrears, eligibility criteria, an application process, or a payment timetable. Those details matter if the announced extension is to become effective support for workers.
The 12-month extension offers useful relief from pressure caused by unpaid income. The government should publish access rules and payment steps, while Liberty Galati’s restructuring outlook remains a separate question.
Sources
- Digi24 · Source date: 2026-11-12
Independent editorial content. WUA is not affiliated with any political party. 2026-11-12