Romanian contribution freeze faces condemnation

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ROMANIA - Proposals to freeze mandatory second pillar contributions have met with fierce opposition and condemnation from European pension bodies.

In order to present a balanced budget for 2009-10, the Romanian government has proposed freezing contributions to the mandatory second pillar (PII) at 2.0%, rather than the 2.5% stipulated by law. ...

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