Brussels (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) – For the Court of Justice of the European Union, member states’ representatives designate nine judges and an advocate-general.
The representatives of the governments of the member states today on 2 Oct 2024 appointed nine judges and an advocate-general to the Court of Justice of the European Union. The Court of Justice of the European Union encloses the Court of Justice and the General Court.
Who were the newly appointed judges and advocate-general?
Two judges were assigned to the Court of Justice including Mr Niels FENGER (from 7 October 2024 to 6 October 2027) and Mr Andreas KUMIN (from 7 October 2024 to 6 October 2030).
Seven judges were appointed to the General Court including Mr Juraj SCHWARCZ (from the date of the entry into force of this decision to 31 August 2028), Mr Hervé CASSAGNABÈRE (from 7 October 2024 to 31 August 2025), Mr Raphaël MEYER (from 7 October 2024 to 31 August 2028), Ms Suzanne KINGSTON (from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2031), Mr Colm MAC EOCHAIDH (from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2031), Mr José MARTÍN Y PÉREZ DE NANCLARES (from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2031) and Mr Miguel SAMPOL PUCURULL (from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2031)
In addition, Mr Andrea BIONDI was designated advocate-general to the Court of Justice from 7 October 2024 to 6 October 2030. The relevant conclusions will enter into force on the date of their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
How are candidates for judges chosen in the EU?
The judges and advocates-general are designated by common accord of the governments of the member states after talking with a panel responsible for giving an opinion on coming candidates’ suitability to perform the duties concerned. They are picked from among individuals whose independence is beyond doubt.
For assignment to the Court of Justice, candidates must maintain the qualifications required for appointment, in their respective countries, to the most elevated judicial offices, or be jurisconsults of recognised competence. For a position in the General Court, candidates must possess the proficiency required for appointment to a high judicial office.
