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Romania Upholds Retirement Age Rise Amid Protests

2/18/2026

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  • Romania's highest court upheld the government's plan to raise the retirement age for judges and prosecutors and cap their pensions amid ongoing protests highlighting corruption concerns.
  • The decision backs Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan's reform agenda and aims to align judicial pensions with EU requirements for recovery funds.
  • Retirement age will rise to 65 gradually over 15 years, and pensions will be capped at 70% of final gross salary.