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The Romanian state owes over 21 million lei to court-appointed lawyers for unpaid fees. Justice Minister Radu Marinescu announced that additional funds have been approved to settle these debts by the end of the year. The Ministry of Justice has secured 60 million lei through budget adjustments, which will be allocated to courts for various expenses, including legal assistance. However, no specific date has been provided for when the lawyers will receive their payments. The ministry also anticipates needing an additional 34.9 million lei for fees in the last two months of 2026, aiming to prevent further delays in payments.