The Romanian government has added Liberty Galați, Damen Shipyards Mangalia and Romaero to its list of strategic economic operators, enabling legal mechanisms to pay outstanding salaries and maintain critical industrial operations, according to Forbes.
Impact on workforce
According to Economy Minister Irineu Darău, the measure directly affects over 4,500 employees, including those at Liberty Tubular.
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It allows access to mechanisms such as the Guarantee Fund, particularly in cases of insolvency or restructuring, as reported by Radio România Actualități.
Economic significance
Liberty Galați employs 2,787 workers directly and supports up to 12,000 indirect jobs.
Additional workforce figures:
– Liberty Tubular: 162 employees
– Damen Shipyards Mangalia: 1,017 employees
– Romaero: 526 specialists
Strategic role
These companies are considered critical industrial hubs, supporting sectors such as construction, infrastructure, aerospace, and shipbuilding.
Unlocking wage payments
The decision enables the activation of financial mechanisms needed to pay overdue wages and stabilize key industries.
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