The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection Presented the Concept for Reforming the National Employment Agency

Minister Alexei Buzu named three targets: informal work, inactivity and unemployment. State Secretary Felicia Bechtoldt said the reform has four objectives: more beneficiaries and better-targeted services, inclusive services, wider services for employers, and stronger institutional performance through sufficient financial, human and technological resources. Adrian Lupușor of Expert-Grup noted the paradox of low employment and low unemployment, pointing to major labour market dysfunctions.

A survey by CBS-Research and Expert-Grup of 708 ANOFM beneficiaries, conducted in early 2023, found that 38.7% had been jobless for over two years and every 10th unemployed person had no work experience. Every 3rd respondent had contacted no employer, and every 4th had contacted only 1-2. Satisfaction with ANOFM was mostly positive: 35.5% were very satisfied and 27.7% rather satisfied.