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Spain’s Judicial Council Raises Seniority Pay for Its Members

The move updates a 1998‑era allowance under the 2022 state budget law.

Overview

  • The General Council of the Judiciary approved the change in September, updating a seniority supplement for its 20 members and the president.
  • Non‑career appointees will receive an extra €10,000 a year, which comes to about €835 per month.
  • Career officials such as judges and prosecutors will get €62.8 per month for each three‑year service block.
  • The plenary backed the measure with 18 votes in favor and three blank ballots after a proposal from the Economic Affairs commission backed by PSOE and PP appointees.
  • Council sources said the decision was posted on the Transparency Portal, applies only going forward, and uses internal budget reallocation rather than new funding.