Austrian judges, prosecutors go on strike over staff shortages
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Judges and prosecutors protested against the shortage of personnel in Vienna. So many members of the judiciary in one spot have rarely been seen in Austria before: 485 "Colleges and colleagues" set a strong signal.
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der Standard DEWithin the framework of the action week "100% achieved. What now?" judges and prosecutors draw attention to the precarious personnel situation in the judiciary.
For months, waiting for justice, overburdened employees and no end in sight: Austria's justice system is under enormous pressure. Around 250 judges and 70 prosecutors are missing. "We work at the hospital. We work at the weekend," warns judge association president Gernot Kanduth. With an action week, politics is finally to be moved to action. Because for him it is clear: "This is not worthy of a rule of law."
Austrian judges, prosecutors go on strike over staff shortages
VIENNA, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Austria's judges and prosecutors went on strike on Monday over staff shortages among their ranks, demanding that the state fill the gap despite government efforts to shrink the budget deficit back to within the European Union's limit.
AUSTRIAN judges and prosecutors are striking over critical staffing shortages, demanding new jobs despite government budget cuts.
There are 250 judges and 70 prosecutors missing. Additional posts are not in sight, the tasks are becoming more complex and more complex at the same time.
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