The protest took place while cabinet members were discussing the tax changes in a Government meeting.
People said they fear the tax changes will have a negative impact on all social categories and that Romania’s economy will be thrown into chaos.
“I came to the protest because I disagree with the Government’s plans. It is completely absurd to transfer social security contributions from employer to employees. Wages will drop. This is not good, nothing that’s happening right now is alright,” said one of the protesters.
The Government’s new tax plans include cutting the income tax to 10% from 16% and lowering social security contributions while transferring them entirely from employers to employees.