Romanian steelmaker Liberty Galati temporarily suspended plant operations on November 1, placing most of its 2,200 employees on technical unemployment. The stoppage affects both the steel mill and the Liberty Tubular Products Galati pipeline facility, driven by energy supply difficulties and employee transport issues. A minimal workforce remains to maintain site security and preserve production units.
Around 300 workers protested at the Galati Prefecture over unpaid wages since May and plant uncertainty, demanding salary payments and a faster sale process.
Under court-supervised restructuring by Euro Insol and CITR, two strategic investor auctions in March and June failed to secure buyers.