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The CEDO ruling in the Pușcașu vs. Romania case challenges the legitimacy of salary increases for judges, highlighting conflicts of interest and the creation of parallel salary laws. This decision marks a significant institutional acknowledgment of the issues surrounding judges' salary claims, which have led to substantial financial demands on the state. The ruling indicates that the judges' participation in salary decisions has compromised their impartiality, raising questions about the validity of past court decisions. The financial implications are severe, with judges claiming 1.4 billion euros in back pay, contrasting sharply with other public sector claims. This situation has escalated into a political issue, necessitating a reevaluation of judicial decisions and potential constitutional conflicts.