Judges Approve Salary Increase of Up to 800 Euros.
The Spanish Council General of the Judiciary raised judges' salaries. The increase is up to 800 euros per month. Some judges also received a one-time bonus.
The Council General of the Judiciary approved a salary increase for its members. The increase is up to 839.23 euros per month for some judges. The CGPJ said the increase was long overdue. However, some judges and judicial associations disagreed with the timing. The increase happened while the CGPJ was facing penalties for not following labor safety laws.
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CGPJ Approves Salary Rise
The Council General of the Judiciary approved a salary increase for its members.
Increase Reaches 839 Euros
The salary increase ranges up to 839.23 euros per month.
Bonus for Non-Civil Servants
Non-civil servant members receive a one-time bonus of 10,000 euros.
Judges Disagree with Increase
Some judges disagree with the timing of the salary increase.
Criticism of CGPJ Actions
Judicial associations criticized the CGPJ's failure to follow labor laws.