NRW judges may work longer - North Rhine-Westphalia's Green Party Pushes to Extend Judges' Service to 69
North Rhine-Westphalia's state government has approved a draft bill that could extend judges' service until they reach 69 years old. This move, supported by Justice Minister Benjamin Limbach of the Green Party, aims to provide more flexibility within the justice system.
Currently, judges in NRW must retire at 67, with no option to extend their service. The new bill, if passed, will allow judges to volunteer for an additional two years, aligning North Rhine-Westphalia with seven other German states that already offer this option.
Minister Limbach, representing the Green Party, advocates for this change. He believes it will bring more experience and continuity to the justice system. The draft bill will now proceed to the state parliament for further discussion and voting.
If approved, the bill will give judges in North Rhine-Westphalia the choice to extend their service until they turn 69, potentially enhancing the experience and continuity within the state's justice system.
