Romania Justice Minister: State May Defer Judges' Salary Arrears, ECHR Flags Conflict of Interest

Romania's Justice Minister Radu Marinescu said the state can defer payment of court-ordered salary arrears for judges to protect the budget, but not indefinitely, respecting final rulings. He also addressed ECHR observations on potential conflicts of interest when judges rule on their own financial benefits. This signals a potential policy shift in fiscal management of judicial compensation, with implications for judicial independence and state budget.

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