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The Constitutional Court of Romania (CCR) ruled that the polygraph testing of ANAF, ONJN, and wine industry employees is unconstitutional, citing specific arguments. Following the CCR's decision, the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) reacted to the declaration of unconstitutionality of the special pensions law. The CCR's verdict deemed the "reform" of pensions for magistrates proposed by Prime Minister Bolojan unconstitutional, a decision that Mugur Ciuvică, a PSD representative, criticized as the result of a month-long delay and a sudden discovery of unconstitutionality by four PSD members. The CCR's decision to declare the Bolojan package unconstitutional was influenced by the arrogance of the Prime Minister, as highlighted by the High Court of Cassation and Justice and later confirmed by the CCR. The decision was seen as a victory for the power of the judiciary over the state's other powers.

The Constitutional Court of Romania (CCR) has declared the law reforming the pensions of magistrates unconstitutional. The CCR criticized the government for seeking the advice of the Superior Council of Magistracy too late and in the wrong form. Deputy Andrei Gușă has called for the resignation of Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan following this decision. Nicușor Dan and the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) have also reacted to the CCR's decision, with Dan stating that the law was discriminatory and AUR claiming that the CCR is only protecting the privileges of the magistrates. Petre Lăzăroiu, a former CCR judge, agreed that the reform was discriminatory and suggested that it should apply to all public servants, not just magistrates. The CCR has officially declared the law unconstitutional, with the possibility of it being adopted again with the necessary formalities. Tudorel Toader, a former Minister of Justice, believes that the CCR will declare the law unconstitutional today, likely due to procedural issues.