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Romanian Justice March Sparks No-Confidence Vote Crisis

12/16/2025

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On December 14, 2025, a march in Bucharest supported judges and prosecutors seeking integrity in Romania's justice system.
The coalition government survived a no-confidence vote over a bill to raise the retirement age for judges and cap pensions.
The Constitutional Court will rule on December 28 after previously rejecting a similar bill in October.
The Social Democratic Party (PSD) in Romania threatens to withdraw support unless the minimum wage rises.

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On December 14, 2025, a march in Bucharest supported judges and prosecutors seeking integrity in Romania's justice system.
The coalition government survived a no-confidence vote over a bill to raise the retirement age for judges and cap pensions.
The Constitutional Court will rule on December 28 after previously rejecting a similar bill in October.
The Social Democratic Party (PSD) in Romania threatens to withdraw support unless the minimum wage rises.