https://www.bursa.ro/the-eu-with-eyes-on-the-population39s-savings-it-is-not-yet-clear-whether-it-wants-to-confiscate-them-or-attract-them-02937450

I think it's legit something that is being discussed. From this article, they're just unsure as to how this would work.

I don't think they'll be able to just grab people's savings, as it may be too politically unpopular (you'd hope).

That's why I'm thinking they'll go the pension route.