Four magistrates' associations have called for an emergency meeting with Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan to discuss the undermining of public trust in the judiciary

The Association of Magistrates of Romania, the National Union of Judges, the Association of Judges for the Defense of Human Rights and the Association of Prosecutors of Romania have requested an urgent meeting with Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan to address the impact of the campaign to undermine the judicial authority on public confidence. The magistrates stress the need for a real dialogue and their participation in legislative debates affecting their status, warning against slippages that could affect the independence of the judiciary. Recent criticism of the Prime Minister's proposals to reform the pension system underline the tensions between politicians and magistrates.