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The European Court of Human Rights ruled that the staggered payment of salary arrears for Romanian judges is justified, dismissing complaints from five judges. The court acknowledged the need for a balance between the judges' rights and Romania's exceptional budget constraints. It noted that the state had implemented mechanisms for progressive debt payment while maintaining public service funding. The court found no excessive individual burden on the claimants, as their incomes were significantly higher than the average salary in Romania. Additionally, the court highlighted potential conflicts of interest in judges adjudicating salary-related disputes.