Roumanie
On February 18, 2026, Romania's Constitutional Court (CCR) ruled that the law reforming magistrates' pensions is constitutional, rejecting a challenge filed by the High Court of Cassation and Justice. The legislation raises the retirement age to 65 over a 15-year transition period and reduces pensions to a maximum of 70% of the last net salary.
The reform aims to address fiscal sustainability and aligns with commitments made to the European Union under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP). The High Court had argued that the provisions could breach EU law and lead to discriminatory treatment compared to other categories receiving special pensions.
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan welcomed the decision, stating it confirmed the government's approach and marked "a major step toward fairness." The government also indicated it would take steps to recover funds linked to the reform under Romania's EU Recovery and Resilience Plan.
The adoption of the draft law is mandatory to unlock EUR 231 million from the Recovery and Resilience Plan, according to the government.
President Nicușor Dan also reacted to the news, saying, "I welcome the Constitutional Court’s decision on the reform of magistrates’ pensions. Recalibrating the way these pensions are calculated is a gesture of fairness, expected by our society. I assure all magistrates that their work is respected and their importance within the state’s structure is fully recognized."
