High Court of Cassation and Justice expected to rule on case involving judges’ unpaid wages

The High Court of Cassation and Justice is set to rule on judges' back pay after multiple delays. The case involves a financial claim of approximately 4.8–5 billion lei due to retroactive salary increases. The Bucharest Court of Appeals previously ordered the government to secure funds for these payments, with penalties for delays. The government contested this ruling, arguing it overstepped its authority. The Constitutional Court dismissed the government's petition regarding a constitutional conflict, affirming the High Court's jurisdiction in the matter. The upcoming ruling will significantly impact the state budget and the fulfillment of financial obligations to judges.