The budgetary impact of the hike is put at RON17 billion.
The prime minister also announced the government will in 2023 continue to grant targeted support for low-income pensioners.
Persons with pensions of below RON1,700 will continue to receive the RON250 social vouchers once every two months during the entire 2023.
The coalition also approved adjusting child allowance to inflation, the payment of a 13th allowance for handicapped persons.
(English version by Catalina Apostoiu)