Presidents of tribunals across the country are calling for dialogue among the three branches of government legislative, executive, and judicial in a joint effort "to correct the excesses in recent fiscal policies that place an excessive financial burden on the shoulders of citizens."
Amid heated recent debates on the reform of special pensions, the presidents of the tribunals issued a message to society on Wednesday titled "Justice among the people, not above them."
"The presidents of tribunals nationwide wish to express a unified position regarding the recent media and social media debates related to accusations against the the magistrate profession by certain segments of public opinion. These grievances, some stemming from mistrust, others from a misunderstanding of the difficulties faced by the judicial system (mainly caused by the quality of the legal framework), have shaped an unfair image of a profession that does not exist behind cold walls but lives among the citizens. The intense campaign against magistrates under the pretext of a new 'reform,' which could even threaten the rule of law, cannot be justified by the alleged alignment with EU requirements, especially considering that Law no. 282/2023 was recently adopted. This law corrects certain legislative anomalies and currently regulates the gradual increase of the retirement age for magistrates to 60 years, as well as establishing a service pension at 80% of the calculation base," the tribunal leaders stated.
They went on to express their intention to open an honest dialogue between the three powers of the state legislative, executive, and judicial aimed at a "common effort to correct the excesses in fiscal policies adopted recently, which impose an excessive financial burden on citizens."
"In this context, we are aware that tensions are rising and disappointment sometimes turns into reproach towards those who enforce the law. But let us not forget: magistrates do not make the laws; they apply them. Our independence ensures the protection of citizens and is not a privilege granted to magistrates. We are not ideals but people among people. We share the same fears, concerns, and hopes as anyone else. We entered this profession to seek the truth and apply the law impartially, thus contributing to the guarantee of the rule of law. We want to be understood, not blamed; listened to, not attacked; to be part of the solution, not the problem. We firmly support the positions of the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM), the presidents of courts of appeal, prosecutors, magistrates' associations, and all legal professions that understand the depth of these moments. At the same time, we stand with the citizens we serve daily, convinced that only together, through unity and cohesion, can we send a clear and strong message: justice is not above society but a living part of it, and it needs to breathe the same air of continuous dialogue with every citizen. Justice is a right for all!," the message from the presidents of tribunals concludes.
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