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The article discusses the turmoil in the Polish judicial system, exacerbated by political motives and the controversial appointment of judges.

President Trump has removed another U.S. attorney appointed by federal judges, escalating tensions between the executive branch and the judiciary over the appointment of top federal prosecutors.

Eleven new judges have been sworn in across various district courts in Lithuania.

Parliament Speaker J. Olekas has proposed A. Drigotas as a new candidate for the Constitutional Court judge after canceling the previous appointment of J. Sabatauskas due to constitutional concerns.

Former heads of the Polish Constitutional Tribunal warn that the ruling party, PiS, is attempting to block the appointment of new judges to the tribunal.

The Israeli High Court expresses concern over the delay in appointing judges amid political turmoil.

The ruling coalition in Poland plans to select judges for six vacancies in the Constitutional Tribunal, a move disputed by PiS as unconstitutional.

In Santa Cruz, Kirchnerist judges are resisting the appointment of new members, prompting the local deputy chamber president to seek intervention from the Supreme Court.

The Legal Advisor to the Government, Gali Behar-Mayar, stated that Justice Minister Yariv Levin is violating the law and harming the public by preventing the appointment of judges to the peace and district courts amidst an exceptional burden on the Israeli judicial system.

Karina Milei has successfully secured control of the Senate's Commission on Agreements, a crucial position for the appointment of judges and prosecutors, amid an internal struggle with advisor Santiago Caputo.

The President of the SDP, Siniša Hajdaš Dončić, confirmed the suspension of negotiations with the HDZ regarding the appointment of three judges to the Constitutional Court amidst a conflict over an event organization involving handball players.

Arsen Bauk from the SDP commented on the appointment of constitutional judges, stating that they would prefer the Constitutional Court to operate with 10 judges rather than allowing the HDZ to secure a majority.

Prime Minister Plenković faces criticism for linking the election of the Supreme Court chief judge to the appointment of three constitutional judges, a move labeled as unconstitutional by political leaders.

During the first day of the new session of the Croatian Parliament, discussions began, including questions directed towards Prime Minister Andrej Plenković regarding the appointment of constitutional judges.

The article discusses the importance of disciplinary judges' independence and objectivity amidst increasing repression and the appointment of acting disciplinary commissioners in Poland.

The Supreme Court has postponed the discussion on petitions against National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, expanding the panel to five judges at his request after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to provide a substantive response to the claims.

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković addressed the media after a meeting of the Croatian Democratic Union, discussing key political issues including NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's visit and the ongoing controversy over the appointment of constitutional judges and the Supreme Court President.

A professor criticizes the HDZ's plan to link the selection of the President of the Supreme Court with the appointment of three constitutional judges, stating that it contradicts constitutional law.

The Croatian Judges' Association has criticized the HDZ's proposal to link the election of the President of the Supreme Court with the appointment of three Constitutional judges, arguing it undermines judicial independence.

The HDZ party criticized President Milanović and the left opposition for obstructing the appointment of the Supreme Court president and constitutional judges, proposing a constructive initiative to expedite these appointments.

Law professor Aleksandar Maršavelski sharply criticized Prime Minister Andrej Plenković's ultimatum concerning the appointment of constitutional judges linked to the selection of the President of the Supreme Court, labeling it as unconstitutional political trading and an attack on the constitutional order.

Dalija Orešković discussed the ongoing political situation regarding the election of the President of the Supreme Court and constitutional judges in Croatia, criticizing the government's manipulation in the appointment process.

The article discusses the troubling dynamics between Croatian political leaders regarding the appointment of judges and the judiciary's role, highlighting a statement from HDZ leader Andrej Plenković that suggests a desire for controlled appointments.

Prime Minister Andrej Plenković has officially confirmed that his party will condition the appointment of the Supreme Court chief with the selection of constitutional judges, facing strong opposition backlash and resulting in a diminished court composition.

Croatian President Zoran Milanović warns Prime Minister Plenković against linking the appointment of the President of the Supreme Court to the selection of constitutional judges, deeming it a threat to the constitutional order.

The Association of Croatian Judges (UHS) opposed the notion of politically conditioning the appointment of the President of the Supreme Court of Croatia with the election of constitutional judges, emphasizing that these are two entirely separate state bodies.

The Association of Croatian Judges (UHS) opposed Prime Minister Plenković's suggestion that the selection of the President of the Supreme Court should be politically tied to the appointment of judges of the Constitutional Court, emphasizing the separation between these two judicial bodies.

Branko Bačić, Vice President of the Government and the HDZ, criticized SDP President Siniša Hajdaš Dončić for accusing HDZ's decision to select three judges for the Constitutional Court and the head of the Supreme Court concurrently as scandalous, despite SDP having conditioned a similar appointment in 2017.

SDP President Siniša Hajdaš Dončić criticized Prime Minister Andrej Plenković's proposal for the tightly controlled appointment of the Supreme Court President and three Constitutional Court judges, calling it a scandalous and absurd assault on democracy.

The Croatian parliament will discuss the appointment of judges to the Constitutional and Supreme Court, which remain incomplete due to a lack of agreement between the ruling party and the opposition.