Deputy Prime Minister Oana Gheorghiu on judges' pensions: "They were involved in a Caritas"

Deputy Prime Minister Oana Gheorghiu discussed the special pensions of magistrates, emphasizing that they cannot continue in the long term, comparing the situation to a Caritas-type system. Gheorghiu pointed out that Romania cannot afford to pay these pensions, which affect other essential areas such as education and health. She urged magistrates to reflect on the impact of their privileges on the budget and on other citizens who suffer due to a lack of funds. The Deputy Prime Minister mentioned that the money for service pensions comes from other sources, highlighting the need for an open discussion about social equity. The recent decision of the Constitutional Court of Romania was also mentioned, which declared the reform of special pensions unconstitutional, arguing that the Government should have obtained the approval of the Superior Council of Magistracy.