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Thuringia's Justice Minister Warns of Looming Retirement Crisis in Judicial System

Thuringia's judicial system faces a retirement wave that could leave it short-staffed. The minister is calling for more personnel to handle the growing caseload and ensure efficient proceedings.

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More Cases, Less Staff: Justice Under Pressure - Thuringia's Justice Minister Warns of Looming Retirement Crisis in Judicial System

Thuringia's Justice Minister Beate Meißner has sounded the alarm about the looming retirement wave in the state's judicial system. She emphasizes the urgent need to recruit more personnel to manage the upcoming vacancies and ensure the system's efficiency.

Over the next decade, a staggering 369 judges and prosecutors in Thuringia, representing nearly half of the current workforce, are set to retire. This exodus will leave a significant void that Meißner is eager to fill.

The surge in asylum-related cases is another challenge facing the Thuringian judiciary. In 2023, administrative courts handled 2,188 such cases, with nearly 2,000 new asylum proceedings already filed in the first half of 2024. The partial legalization of cannabis and associated amnesty provisions have further increased the workload.

The number of new cases handled by state prosecutors in Thuringia rose from around 122,000 in 2022 to nearly 140,000 in 2023, while the number of prosecutors remained unchanged at approximately 200. This imbalance underscores the need for more staff to maintain efficient proceedings and swift access to justice.

Meißner's call for more personnel is a proactive measure to ensure the Thuringian judiciary can meet the demands of the upcoming retirements and increased caseload. Adequate staffing and funding are crucial for maintaining efficient proceedings and lasting legal certainty.

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