Romania created 30,000 jobs with €4 billion in state aid

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Romania's Ministry of Finance approved state aid worth €1.85 billion by the end of 2025, supporting total investments of over €4.2 billion and contributing to the creation of more than 36,000 jobs.

The report on the main state aid financing schemes implemented in Romania was published based on beneficiary reports submitted by 31 December 2025.

The results reflect the Ministry of Finance's commitment to productive investments, job creation and regional development, aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the Romanian economy. The social impact of state aid financing is significant in the long term, with supported projects leading to the development of economic activities in less developed regions and the use of products and services from local suppliers.

Government Decision 300/2024 scheme for stimulating regional development through investments with eligible costs over 50 million lei aims to stimulate economic growth by supporting investments in new and sustainable technologies. The scheme covers pharmaceutical, aeronautical, automotive, food manufacturing, chemical and construction materials industries. By 31 December 2025, it approved financing of €283.19 million for 15 projects worth €605.23 million total, creating 1,619 jobs.

The decision supports companies that create jobs by partially financing salary costs for new employees. It targets IT, textiles, automotive, food, aeronautical, electrical and electronic equipment, plastics, and construction industries. The scheme approved €239.84 million in financing for job creation plans worth €554.94 million, with €98.77 million already paid out and 12,213 jobs committed.

In addition, the decision stimulates major economic investments by financing eligible costs for initial investments in automotive, construction materials, aeronautical, food, chemical and health industries. It approved €1.32 billion in financing for projects worth €3.09 billion total, with €919.42 million paid out and 22,258 jobs committed. State aid financing represents an essential tool for sustainable economic development, stimulating private investment and strengthening the labour market.

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