Romanian president, NGOs weigh in on new conflcit between deputy PM and magistrates

President Nicușor Dan intervened in the conflict sparked between recently-appointed deputy prime minister Oana Gheorghiu and the Superior Council of Magistracy, or CSM. The latter filed a criminal complaint against the former, after Gheorghiu stated that the magistrates’ pensions have to be cut.

Specifically, Oana Gheorghiu stated during an interview on Digi24 that she understands the difficulty magistrates have in giving up the large incomes they benefit from, but that rational people must understand this reality. The official emphasized that the money used to pay the magistrates’ pensions is taken from other places, such as social services for children and the healthcare system.