List of 15 judges recommended for the KRS by independent judges [NAMES]
A list of 15 judges, supported by associations defending judicial independence, has been revealed following a governmental resolution regarding the elections of the judicial part of the KRS in Poland.
Disqualification of Marine Le Pen: Court to Review Her Appeal in 2026
The Paris Appeals Court will have a decision regarding Marine Le Pen's disqualification ready by summer 2026, affecting her potential candidacy for the 2027 presidential elections.
Referendum, Cacciari: "I will vote no, they want to subordinate judges to the executive"
Professor Massimo Cacciari expresses his opposition to the referendum on justice, arguing that it will improperly subordinate judges to the executive branch.
Aleksander Stępkowski: The Students of Wise Kalek, or about the 'Legal' Judges of the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court in Poland is undergoing procedures to elect judges amidst a boycott by a group of judges, raising questions about their legitimacy.
The Chief Justice Calls for an Evaluation of the Judges' Pension Law
The Chief Justice of Latvia urges a comprehensive assessment of the judges' pension law to ensure judicial independence and financial security for judges.
The Constitutional Tribunal on testing impartiality and excluding judges. 'Unacceptable'
The article discusses the controversy surrounding judge Anna Dalkowska's career, highlighting her connections to government positions and the concerns over her impartiality assessed by the Supreme Administrative Court in Poland.
5 Supreme Court justices skip Trump State of the Union after key tariff ruling
A majority of U.S. Supreme Court justices were absent from President Trump's State of the Union address following a ruling against his global tariff policy.
Chairman of the Judicial Council: The service pension reform threatens judges' financial security and independence
Judges in Latvia face a new pension reform that increases service years required for special pensions from 20 to 25 years and alters pension calculation methods, raising concerns about financial security.
29 legal judges of the Supreme Court: The election of a new president of the Supreme Court, successor to M. Manowska will be illegal
Supreme Court judges warn that the upcoming election for a new president will be illegal due to the presence of improperly selected 'neo-judges.'
Appeal concerning the Constitutional Tribunal. "Simply filling vacancies is not enough"
A coalition of 31 social organizations in Poland is urging for greater transparency in the selection process for judges of the Constitutional Tribunal, beyond just filling six vacancies.
The manipulation and interference of justice sentenced in four corruption cases amount to $5.3 million in fines and economic reparations
Ecuadorian courts imposed economic reparations and fines totaling $5.3 million in four corruption cases involving manipulation and interference by economic and political powers.
The majority association of judges conveys to Brussels its "concern" about political attacks on the Judiciary
The Spanish judges' association has expressed concerns to the EU regarding political attacks undermining judicial independence.
Tunisian lawyer jailed by anti-terror court released from prison
Ahmed Souab, a prominent Tunisian lawyer, has been released from prison after serving a 10-month sentence handed down by an anti-terror court for criticizing a mass trial of political figures.
The President of the Supreme Court asks the full panel about the status of neo-judges
The President of Poland's Supreme Court, Małgorzata Manowska, has posed a legal question to the full Supreme Court regarding the status of judges appointed after 2017 amid rising disputes over their legitimacy.
The country should recognize the productivity of the judiciary and the Public Ministry
Brazil is urged to acknowledge the productivity and remuneration challenges faced by the judiciary and the Public Ministry amid rising caseloads.
Referendum, Nordio: "Unpleasant tones, especially from magistrates. I am very sure we will win"
Justice Minister Carlo Nordio expresses confidence in winning the upcoming referendum while urging a more civil discourse in the debate surrounding it.
Preventing 'Distorted Law' for Improper Purposes, but Concerns Over Abuse of Control Measures for Judges and Prosecutors
The South Korean government is advancing legislation that could penalize judges and prosecutors for what is deemed 'distorted law', raising concerns about potential abuse and the disruption of judicial independence.
US State Dept. voices ‘respect’ for Korea’s institutions, tempering White House’s tone on Yoon verdict
The US State Department reaffirmed respect for South Korea's judicial independence following comments from a White House official regarding former President Yoon Suk-yeol's life sentence.
Why Trump is wrong to call dissenting Republican justices an 'embarrassment' for voting against his tariffs
The article discusses former President Trump's criticism of Supreme Court justices who ruled against his tariffs, particularly focusing on his reactions and the implications of their ruling.
Beata Morawiec: It is worth defending oneself against the unlawful actions of the authorities
Beata Morawiec discusses the implications of the presidential veto on the Krajowa Rada Sądownictwa and proposed judicial reforms in Poland that threaten the independence of judges.
Another Controversy Over Labor Reform: Judges Who Evade Supreme Court Rulings May Be Removed
Argentina's labor reform bill mandates that lower court judges follow Supreme Court rulings, with non-compliance leading to potential removal from their positions.
Hundreds of people protested in Belgrade for judicial independence
Hundreds gathered in Belgrade demanding the independence of the judiciary.
Analysts comment on the dispute between Trump and Supreme Court justices
Analysts discuss the implications of the recent Supreme Court ruling that deemed President Trump's imposition of broad tariffs illegal.
President Yoon: Why ask foreign governments for opinions on the Yoon Seok-yeol ruling? Criticize media behavior
President Yoon criticized domestic media for seeking foreign governments' opinions on the trial of former President Yoon Seok-yeol regarding charges of insurrection.
The President of Poland vetoed the amendment to the Judiciary Council Act
The President of Poland has vetoed a proposed amendment aimed at restoring judicial independence, which has significant implications for the country's legal system and its alignment with EU standards.
The Chairman of the Judicial Council warns that the new pension law may violate three points of the Constitution
The Chairman of the Judicial Council of Latvia has raised concerns that a proposed special pension law for judges and prosecutors may infringe on constitutional rights by affecting their financial security and independence.
Czarzasty Goes to the Venice Commission with Nawrocki
Speaker Włodzimierz Czarzasty has submitted Karol Nawrocki's judiciary reform proposal to the Venice Commission following concerns about its impact on judicial independence.
Piotr Szymaniak: To intimidate and bribe the rest, or the atomic version of the muzzle law
The article discusses the Polish president's veto of a law regarding the National Council of the Judiciary, suggesting that it reflects the ruling party's intention to maintain control over judicial independence.
The two CSM? Even Europe asks us for it
The article discusses the European Union's longstanding calls for reforms in Italy's judicial system, particularly emphasizing the need for the separation of careers and greater independence of judges.
The President 'rejects' the law on special pensions for judges and prosecutors
President Edgars Rinkēvičs has sent back to the Saeima the law on special pensions for judges and prosecutors for a second review, emphasizing the importance of judicial independence tied to financial security guarantees.
The President asks the Saeima to reconsider the replacement of judges' service pensions with special pensions
The Latvian President urges the Saeima to reassess proposed legislative changes to judges' pensions, emphasizing the need for compliance with constitutional guarantees of judicial independence.
Karolis Nawrockis vetoed the law aiming to restore judicial independence
Karolis Nawrockis has vetoed a law intended to restore judicial independence in Poland, which had previously been modified to allow politicians to appoint judges.
Is the president preparing to veto the KRS law? Here are the provisions that were included in it
The Polish government is facing potential presidential veto regarding the newly passed amendments to the KRS law, which aim to reform judicial appointments and ensure greater independence from political interference.
Reform would hand over the distribution of funds to a new agency instead of the Ministry of Justice
A proposed judicial reform in Estonia aims to shift the allocation of state budget funds for courts from the Ministry of Justice to a new service, which has raised concerns about judicial independence.
Alleged pressures on Judge Carlos Serrano are at the center of the accusation against Mario Godoy in the political trial to be resolved in the Assembly
Mario Godoy is facing a political trial in Ecuador for alleged undue pressures on Judge Carlos Serrano regarding a money laundering case.
The European delegation assessing Spain addresses the 'attacks' on judges and the role of the Constitutional Court in amnesty, but the socialist wing sees the mission as 'instrumentalized'
A European Parliamentary delegation has arrived in Spain to evaluate the state's adherence to the rule of law amidst political controversies surrounding judicial independence.
Can unpublished judgments of the Constitutional Tribunal be applied?
A procedural error in a legal question directed to the Supreme Court has hindered the court's ability to decide whether and to what extent an unpublished judgment of the Constitutional Tribunal can be applied.
Fico wants to bypass the Constitutional Court and completely abolish cooperating defendants
Robert Fico seeks to circumvent the Constitutional Court to eliminate cooperating defendants in legal cases.
Former Presidents and Vice Presidents of the Constitutional Tribunal: PiS MPs Want to Block Changes in the Constitutional Tribunal
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.
Albania: Rama's 'Protective Veil' for His Ministers Against Judicial Authority
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama announced plans to alter the law to shield ministers from suspension while under criminal investigation, provoking opposition accusations of undermining judicial independence.
Judge Mercedes Caicedo: ‘I am here due to a career built with honest work’
National Judge Mercedes Caicedo publicly addressed criticisms and attacks on February 14, asserting her commitment to justice as she is nominated for a key position in the Judiciary Council of Ecuador.
The majority judges' association conveys to the EU its "concern" about the "deterioration of the rule of law in Spain"
Spain's largest judges' association has expressed concern to the EU about the perceived decline in the rule of law and judicial independence in the country.
The Supreme Court ignores the Constitutional Court and confronts it for endorsing the 'finger-pointing' in the Prosecutor's Office: 'Seeing things this way would mean a serious setback in the Rule of Law'
The Supreme Court of Spain has rejected the Constitutional Court's endorsement of discretionary appointments in the Prosecutor's Office, asserting the need to uphold the principles of merit and capability.
Prosecutor Lipšic: Žilinka came to his senses too late, I will not forget how he sidelined the best colleagues
Prosecutor Lipšic criticizes legislative changes that undermine the use of testimony from cooperating defendants, emphasizing the importance of their reliability in tackling organized crime and corruption.
Judicial and Prosecutorial Power Defend Constitutionality and Legality Against the National Council and Government
The article discusses recent actions by the judicial and prosecutorial authorities in Slovakia, highlighting their increasing scrutiny and independence in response to political pressures.
Michał Romanowski: Independent courts in Poland have been a luxury good for 108 years
Michał Romanowski discusses the ongoing erosion of judicial independence in Poland over the past years, citing significant government interventions and public protests.
Oversight Commission approves report recommending political trial against Mario Godoy for manifest inoperability
The National Assembly's Oversight Commission unanimously approved a report recommending a political trial against Mario Godoy for failure to fulfill his duties.
White House fires court-appointed US attorney on day he is sworn in
The Trump administration dismissed a newly sworn-in U.S. attorney just hours after his appointment in a controversial move highlighting executive power.
The trials concerning the Pegasus spying case clash with the Law on Official Secrets
Judicial proceedings related to the Pegasus spying saga on Catalan independence activists face serious obstacles due to the Official Secrets Law.
European Arrest Warrant against Zbigniew Ziobro. Prosecutor wants to exclude the judge
A Polish prosecutor has requested the exclusion of a judge from the case related to the European Arrest Warrant against Zbigniew Ziobro, citing concerns over the judge's impartiality.