Europe in brief: Justice ministers agree on anti-SLAPP measures

Europe in brief: Justice ministers agree on anti-SLAPP measures

EU justice ministers reach an agreement on measures to better protect journalists and human rights activists. The European Commission approves a Slovenian scheme aimed at promoting the use of renewable energy. The Council of Europe welcomes the adoption of changes to the legislation of the Bulgarian justice system.

Europe in brief: Brussels presses Spain over judicial appointments standoff

Europe in brief: Brussels presses Spain over judicial appointments standoff

The renewal of Spain’s General Council of the Judiciary has been blocked for four years. As Spain will hold the EU Council presidency in the second half of 2023, Brussels is urging the country to end the deadlock. Other topics: EPP cancels Naples summit over Berlusconi’s Ukraine remarks and Austria maintains military neutrality in the Ukraine war.

Why is the renewal of the judiciary in Spain blocked?

Why is the renewal of the judiciary in Spain blocked?

The renewal of the Spanish General Council of the Judiciary has been blocked for four years now. As Spain will hold the EU Council presidency in the second half of 2023, Brussels is urging the country to end the deadlock in the appointment of new incumbents to important judicial positions.