In a statement, the Association said public debate on justice-related matters should be conducted responsibly and in a balanced manner, with due respect for the constitutional role of magistrates. It warned that rhetoric aimed at swaying public opinion against them does not serve to strengthen the rule of law.

The Prosecutors’ Association aligned itself with the positions and arguments presented by the Association of Judges before the Constitutional Court, arguing that any legislative change that represents a regression from previously established standards – including reductions in magistrates’ pay – would undermine constitutional guarantees.

It said the independence of the Constitutional Court and of the justice system as a whole is a fundamental principle in a democratic state, adding that constitutional proceedings must be concluded free from external pressure or the instrumentalisation of public opinion.

The Association voiced confidence in the Constitutional Court as the sole legitimate authority to issue a final ruling, and voiced support for efforts aimed at strengthening the constitutional order and safeguarding judicial independence.

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