Albanian Prime Minister Opposes High Judicial Salary Demands
What happened
A pay dispute between the government of Albania and its judges and prosecutors is becoming political. Prime Minister Edi Rama has opposed demands for substantially higher salaries, stating such increases would surpass the pay of their counterparts in Romania, Greece, and Slovenia.
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Why it matters
The dispute centers on the government of Albania setting salaries, a practice that requires parliamentary endorsement. Rama asserts that judges and prosecutors have no right to challenge this established government practice.
The current dispute is part of a larger comparison of proposed pay for Albanian judges against the salaries of judges in Slovenia, Romania, Montenegro, and Greece.
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The entities involved
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Albania
country in southeastern Europe
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Greece
country in Southeast Europe
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Romania
country in Southeast Europe
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Slovenia
country in Central Europe
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