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Romanian magistrate salary dispute with government

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The Romanian High Court of Cassation and Justice (ÎCCJ) is preparing to issue a definitive ruling in a legal dispute with the Romanian Government and the Ministry of Finance regarding approximately 5 billion lei in unpaid salary arrears for magistrates. These arrears stem from retroactive salary increases mandated by previous court decisions. The ÎCCJ, represented by court president Lia Savonea, contends that the government’s failure to settle these debts violates the property rights of judges and undermines the principle of the separation of powers. The court has previously ordered the executive to settle these debts, potentially through budget rectification. To avoid non-compliance, the court has established penalties including a 1% daily penalty and a fine equivalent to 20% of the national minimum gross wage for each day of delay following a final decision. The government has challenged the court’s authority to mandate budgetary allocations, seeking the involvement of the Constitutional Court and the Court of Justice of the European Union to resolve the conflict. In a recent development, the Constitutional Court of Romania has begun reviewing the dispute regarding financial matters related to the magistrate salary arrears. This review is part of a broader examination of legal conflicts involving the Government, Parliament, and the High Court.

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