Romania: Romania’s Constitutional Court clears magistrates’ pension reform

February 18, 2026

Romania’s Constitutional Court clears magistrates’ pension reform
Feb 18, 2026

Romania’s Constitutional Court clears magistrates’ pension reform.

The Constitutional Court (CCR) ruled on Wednesday, February 18, that the law reforming magistrates’ pensions is constitutional, rejecting a challenge filed by the High Court of Cassation and Justice, Biziday.ro reported. The legislation raises the retirement age to 65 over a 15-year transition (…)

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