Senate President Mircea Abrudean believes that the special pension reform does not undermine judicial independence, but rather strengthens it, emphasizing that while the work of magistrates is respected, a „logic of privilege outside the general rules” cannot be encouraged.

„The special pension reform does not affect the independence of the judiciary. It strengthens it. As political leaders, it is our responsibility to ensure fairness among citizens and correct systemic imbalances that erode public trust in institutions. The judicial pension reform does NOT infringe upon the independence of magistrates. Instead, it discourages early retirement and helps retain the most experienced professionals in the system – precisely when their expertise is most needed,” Abrudean wrote Monday on Faceboook.
He described the current situation as „concerning.”

„Many magistrates choose to retire at 48-50 years old. This directly affects the quality of justice, as the workload for those who remain becomes overwhelming, and staff shortages weaken the entire system. In any serious country, retirement follows 35-40 years of contributions. It’s time for Romania to adopt this model as well. We respect the work of magistrates, but we cannot support a logic of privilege outside the general rules. The proposed reform restores a fair balance between contributions, seniority, and pension amounts,” Abrudean argued.

AGERPRES