Romanian PM-designate proposes social assistance overhaul, work-linked benefits

The 2026-2028 Government Program, submitted by PM-designate Luca Niculescu, proposes modifying income thresholds for minimum inclusion income and requiring work-eligible beneficiaries to respond to ANOFM job offers. It also includes simplifying access to social assistance, reforming disability assessments, and introducing assistive technology vouchers up to €8,000. The plan signals a shift toward conditionality in Romania's welfare system, but implementation details and parliamentary support remain uncertain.