Austrian judges, prosecutors go on strike over staff shortages
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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.
Austrian judges and prosecutors have gone on strike over a shortage of judicial staff, demanding that the state fill the gaps despite the government's efforts to reduce the budget deficit in line with EU rules.
The judiciary is on strike throughout Austria for a week. Fourteen judges are also missing in Vorarlberg.
KURIER News vom 12.10.2026
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