Romania: Labor Minister: Jobless number might hit 800,000 by year-end

Bucharest, March 23 /Agerpres/ - The number of Romania's unemployed might hit 800,000 by the end of the current year, by 200,000 - 300,000 more than estimations, Minister of Labor, Family and Social Protection Marian Sabu said on Monday.

'I hope for negotiations with the International Monetary Fund to carry on well for us to be able to handle the most vulnerable categories of the population with special attention,' said Marian Sarbu.

The Labor Ministry's budget will be supplemented by RON 500 million, said Minister Sarbu. The extra amount will be spent for unemployment benefits.