Hungary's ruling Tisza Party has nominated András Baka, a former Supreme Court President, as its candidate for the presidency. This nomination puts forward a figure seen by some as a symbol of an independent judiciary.
The son of the former President of the Supreme Court of Montenegro revealed on the Sky app that all his family members are "at war with Lazović," and questioned who could connect him with Lazović.
Slovak Supreme Court President Mozner acknowledged that there was no apparent reason to release Dušan Kováčik from prison, following earlier concerns raised by Judge Juraj Kliment about a meeting shortly before Kováčik's release.
Georg Kodek, President of Austria's Supreme Court, has criticized proposed budget cuts for the justice system, warning that they could lead to prisoner releases due to a lack of resources. He called for more staff and better entry-level salaries.
Judge Miroljub Tomić has officially taken office as the President of the Supreme Court. His appointment marks a new leadership for the highest judicial body.
Miroljub Tomić, the newly appointed President of the Supreme Court, took his oath of office in the Serbian Parliament. This formal ceremony marks his official assumption of the judicial leadership role.
According to Kardas and Gutowski, the new First President of Poland's Supreme Court does not perceive a problem with the current system of judicial appointments.
The founder of the "Cockroach Janata Party" (CJP), which gained attention in Indian politics and social media following statements by Supreme Court President Surya Kant, is now en route to India.
The Louisiana Supreme Court has ruled against an exoneree whose office was abolished. This decision has implications for the individual's legal standing and future prospects.
Nikola Grmoja, President of the Parliamentary Committee for Justice, criticized the new President of the Supreme Court, Mirta Matić, for refusing to appear before the Committee to present a report on the state of the judiciary, describing her behavior as aristocratic.
A train crash occurred in Garbatka, Zbigniew Kapiński is set to become the first president of the Supreme Court, and Maja Chwalińska achieved an upset victory at Roland Garros.
Israel's High Court has questioned Justice Minister Yariv Levin regarding his refusal to cooperate with Supreme Court President Isaac Amit on judicial appointments.
Małgorzata Manowska, the First President of Poland's Supreme Court, issued a statement addressing attempts to pressure Supreme Court judges and the personal discreditation of candidates for her successor. She also referenced the vetting of "Bolek" agent.
Judge Jasmina Vasović's five-year term as President of the Supreme Court of Serbia has ended, with Judge Miroljub Tomić temporarily assuming the role, raising questions about the independence of the next president.
Croatia's ruling HDZ party has once again, for the seventh time, blocked the procedure for electing the head of the Supreme Court. Their insistence on combining two legally and constitutionally incompatible processes—the election of the Supreme Court president with three constitutional judges—is cited as the main obstacle.
Montenegro's Judicial Council is set to decide on the request from the Supreme Court President for the dismissal of Mirjana Popović, President of the Appeals Court, following complaints from judges and officials.
João Mariano, President of Portugal's Supreme Court of Justice, has condemned partisan appointments of judges as "extremely harmful," emphasizing that judges are not affiliated with any political party.
For the third time, the ruling majority in the Croatian Parliament has rejected the proposal to send an opinion to the President of the Republic regarding the three candidates for Supreme Court President, with opposition accusing HDZ of attacking the constitution.
Judge Marta Romańska from the Civil Chamber of the Supreme Court discusses how the election of the Supreme Court president is overshadowed by the ongoing dispute over the rule of law, citing fear and nervous reactions among judges.
Vesna Medenica, former president of the Supreme Court of Montenegro, was arrested after the Court of Appeals upheld the Special State Prosecutor's Office's appeal.
Former Supreme Court President Vida Petrović Škero has criticized the Serbian government's official non-declaration on Minister Nikola Selaković's immunity, calling it an abuse of power and a form of 'state coup'.
The Higher Court's decision on the Special State Prosecutor's Office's request for former Supreme Court President Vesna Medenica to await the final verdict of her 10-year prison sentence in detention is pending.
Magyar Péter held a meeting with Baka András, the former president of the Supreme Court who was previously removed from his position by Fidesz. Both parties indicated that they had much to discuss during their meeting.
The President of the Spanish Supreme Court has come to the defense of judges, asserting that they work independently from political noise. She warned that attacks on magistrates and their independence are dangerous as they weaken institutional authority.
The son of Montenegro's former Supreme Court president reportedly sent photos of rifles and made comments about political divisions, stating he was neutral but warning against threats to his home.
Panagiotis Lymperopoulos, the new President of the Supreme Court, and Evangelos Bakelas, the new prosecutor, have pledged to uphold constitutional rules and laws in their new roles, emphasizing their commitment to democracy, justice, and citizens.
Panagiotis Lymperopoulos has been appointed as the new President of the Greek Supreme Court for a four-year term, while Evangelos Bakelas will serve as the new Prosecutor for two years. The appointments follow the stepping down of Anastasia Papadopoulou and Konstantinos Tzavellas.
Zbigniew Kapiński, the First President of the Supreme Court of Poland, suggested that a single-sentence law confirming the validity of all judicial nominations since 1990 is necessary to restore order in the justice system.
Croatian law professor Zlata Đurđević, a former Supreme Court presidential candidate, is reportedly on the government's 'blacklist' due to her views on Glavaš and 'Lex AP'.
Judge Jarosław Matras of the Polish Supreme Court's Criminal Chamber stated he is not proud of the election of Judge Kapiński as the First President of the Supreme Court, believing it will not change the court's functioning.
Zbigniew Kapiński, the new First President of the Supreme Court, stated in an interview that Dariusz Barski was correctly appointed as the National Prosecutor and suggested a short law to confirm the validity of judicial nominations since 1990.
Thailand's Supreme Court president has introduced new guidelines aimed at screening bad-faith criminal lawsuits. These measures seek to prevent the judicial process from being misused to intimidate citizens or limit freedom of expression.
Mirta Matić has been sworn in as the new President of the Croatian Supreme Court, pledging to prioritize resolving old cases and restoring public trust in the judiciary. She outlined her initial steps to address the court's challenges.
An incident occurred at the Kaunas District Court when a defendant threw a binder at a judge, shattering glass. The Supreme Court President reacted to the event, also noting a separate attempt to smuggle a saw into the court.
Croatian opposition parties, led by Benčić, and the ruling HDZ, represented by Katičić, continue to blame each other for the 14-month blockade in appointing Mirta Matić as the Supreme Court president.
Valentina Pavličić, President of the Supreme Court of Montenegro, made a working visit to the Basic Court in Rožaje, where she met with the court president and newly appointed judges.
The Croatian Parliament's Justice Committee has failed for the seventh time to provide an opinion on three candidates for Supreme Court president. This stalemate prevents President Zoran Milanović from making an appointment, despite his earlier announcements.
Georg Kodek, President of Austria's Supreme Court, has criticized the lack of judicial resources leading to unacceptably long legal proceedings. He also called the proposed parliamentary election of federal prosecutors "madness."
Valentina Pavličić, President of the Supreme Court, has proposed to the Judicial Council the dismissal of Mirjana Popović, President of the Appellate Court, following nearly three weeks of protests by judges and staff.
Małgorzata Manowska, President of the Polish Supreme Court, has responded to three judges who demanded a full session of the State Tribunal by April 4th, stating that the 'totality of circumstances' must be considered.
Małgorzata Manowska, First President of the Supreme Court, has written to the Venice Commission regarding the proposed 'rule of law' bill, stating it interferes with fundamental constitutional principles, particularly judicial independence.
The President of the Supreme Court of Montenegro, Valentina Pavličić, argues that a judge's presence in parliament would jeopardize judicial independence, while others believe participation in control hearings is mandatory.
Valentina Pavličić, President of the Supreme Court of Montenegro, informed parliament that there are no constitutional, legal, or internationally recognized grounds to justify the judiciary's participation in a control hearing in the proposed format.
The First President of the Supreme Court of Poland, Małgorzata Manowska, has asked the full composition of the Supreme Court to rule on whether the appointment of a judge through a procedure deemed flawed results in their exclusion from adjudication.
Zbigniew Kapiński, the First President of the Supreme Court, responded to the National Council of the Judiciary's (KRS) position on the effectiveness of judicial assessor appointments made by President Karol Nawrocki, calling the KRS stance 'grossly unfair'.
Montenegro's Supreme Court President met with a delegation from the Dutch Parliament's European Affairs Committee to discuss improvements in judicial efficiency despite staffing challenges.
The President of Austria's Supreme Court (OGH) has publicly stated that working conditions within the justice system are 'unreasonable.' This declaration highlights significant concerns about the environment for judicial staff.
Valentina Pavličić, President of the Supreme Court of Montenegro, met with presidents of misdemeanor courts to stress the importance of concrete and measurable accountability for judicial obligations.
The process for selecting the President of the Supreme Court has concluded in the Conference of Presidents of the Parliament. Vice President P. Lyberopoulos received the most votes for the position.
Nikola Grmoja, president of the Most party, discussed the new Supreme Court president, the war crimes conviction of Branimir Glavaš, and the ongoing judicial system reform in Croatia.
Judge Marta Romańska from the Civil Chamber of the Supreme Court responded to the First President of the Supreme Court, stating she does not feel pressured and believes systemic changes, requiring cooperation between the legislator and the president, are needed to improve the situation.
Former Supreme Court President Vesna Medenica declared her innocence before the Appeals Court, stating she would act the same way again, as the Special State Prosecutor's Office seeks a harsher sentence while the defense requests acquittal.
A significant conflict has erupted within Poland's right-wing over the appointment of the First President of the Supreme Court, as President Karol Nawrocki reportedly ignored Jarosław Kaczyński's opposition.
Małgorzata Manowska, whose term as the First President of the Supreme Court ended, offered "three pieces of advice" to her successor, Zbigniew Kapiński, as she departed.
Miroljub Tomić, President of the Supreme Court of Serbia, stated that no institution or individual can be above the law. He emphasized that the task of judges is to administer justice fairly.
The Croatian Parliament has confirmed Mirta Matić as the new President of the Supreme Court with 120 votes for and two against, making her the first woman to hold the position after the court was without a leader for 14 months since the death of Radovan Dobronić.
Valentina Pavličić, President of the Supreme Court of Montenegro, participated in a working group meeting on firearms in Vienna, stating that a state controlling weapons protects life.
Grmoja alleges that the HDZ party is manipulating the process of electing the Supreme Court president, obstructing the procedure and attempting to force quick decisions.
Croatian MP Urša Raukar-Gamulin of Možemo! has accused Prime Minister Andrej Plenković of blackmail regarding the expiring mandates of constitutional judges and the prolonged vacancy of the Supreme Court president, warning of a potential blockade.
Following the death of Radovan Dobronić, Croatia's Supreme Court has been without a president for a year, leading to institutional blockade and political conflicts over the appointment of a new head.
A Polish administrative court has ordered the review of a request to make public the meeting calendar of Małgorzata Manowska, the First President of the Supreme Court, marking another victory for Watchdog Polska in its fight for transparent public calendars.
Legal expert Andrey Yankulov states that the six-month term limit for an acting chief prosecutor or supreme court president is not in conflict with the Bulgarian Constitution, as the temporary role is not explicitly defined within it.
Vesna Medenica, the former president of the Supreme Court, was arrested in Kolašin and subsequently ordered into detention after the Special State Prosecutor's Office successfully appealed her case. Medenica sent an open letter expressing her weariness of injustice.
Valentina Pavličić, President of the Supreme Court, stated that the President of the High Court in Podgorica, Zoran Radović, cannot participate in a control hearing before parliamentary committees regarding the escape of Miloš Medenica, deeming such a format unconstitutional.
Former Supreme Court President Vida Petrović Škero described the Serbian government's official non-declaration on Minister Selaković's immunity as a delay in proceedings and a form of coup d'état.
Amir Ohana has instead invited former MKs to join the session in place of opposition lawmakers, with Yair Lapid calling on the PM to order Ohana to invite Amit.