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The Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) released data on judges' salaries in Romania amid public debates following a European Court of Human Rights decision. A trainee judge earns 1.26 times the national average gross salary, while an appellate judge's net monthly salary can exceed 20,000 lei. The CSM highlighted the salary structure, showing variations based on professional grade and experience. Approximately 46% of judges work in courts, with the average salary in Romania being significantly lower than the EU average. The CSM also warned against misrepresenting national realities in international jurisdictions, which could harm the credibility of state institutions.