Romania's Government Pushing for Judicial Retirement Age Hike

Romanias government is pushing for a fast-track approval of a bill to raise the retirement age for judges and prosecutors from around fifty to sixty-five, and cap their pensions at seventy percent of the final salary. This move comes after their initial attempt was rejected by the countrys top court. The new proposal includes a note from the magistrates top regulatory body, aiming to avoid the same fate. The government is facing strikes and opposition to spending cuts, and the bill is expected to be challenged again at the Constitutional Court. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.