Feb 12 • 10:45 UTC 🇱🇻 Latvia TVNET

The existing pension system will no longer apply to judges and prosecutors

Latvia's Saeima has approved a new pension law specifically for judges and prosecutors, altering the existing retirement system that previously included these officials.

The Saeima of Latvia has recently passed a new law concerning special pensions for judges and prosecutors during its third reading. This legislation is designed to reform the existing pension system, which had previously applied to judges and prosecutors, thereby exempting them from it moving forward. The change aims to enhance the independence of these legal professionals by ensuring that they receive appropriate financial support upon retirement, specifically tailored to their roles in the judiciary.

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