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# Judges and Prosecutors Announce Nationwide Strike

September 26, 2026 at 09:16 AM

> Judicial staff will halt all court activities from October 12 to 16 to protest severe personnel shortages and budget constraints.

Professional associations representing judges and public prosecutors have announced a nationwide protest scheduled for mid-October. From October 12 to October 16, no court hearings will be held, no decisions issued, and no official appointments granted.

The demonstration highlights critical staff shortages within the judiciary. While 1,478 judges are currently employed at district and regional courts, **Ministry of Justice** calculations and **Judges' Association** President **Gernot Kanduth** cite a need for 1,700.

This action follows the 2026/27 double budget's failure to include new permanent positions. With the average workload currently at 120 percent, officials warn that the lack of resources threatens the system's ability to function effectively and sustainably.



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