Court of Justice of the European Union: member states’ representatives appoint nine judges and an advocate-general
The representatives of the governments of the member states today appointed nine judges and an advocate-general to the Court of Justice of the European Union.
The Court of Justice of the European Union includes the Court of Justice and the General Court.
Two judges were appointed to the Court of Justice:
- Mr Niels FENGER (from 7 October 2024 to 6 October 2027)
- Mr Andreas KUMIN (from 7 October 2024 to 6 October 2030)
Seven judges were appointed to the General Court:
- 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)
- Mr Miguel SAMPOL PUCURULL (from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2031)
In addition, Mr Andrea BIONDI was appointed advocate-general to the Court of Justice from 7 October 2024 to 6 October 2030.
The relevant decisions will enter into force on the date of their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Background
The judges and advocates-general are appointed by common accord of the governments of the member states after consultation of a panel responsible for giving an opinion on prospective candidates’ suitability to perform the duties concerned. They are chosen from among individuals whose independence is beyond doubt.
For appointment to the Court of Justice, candidates must possess the qualifications required for appointment, in their respective countries, to the highest judicial offices, or be jurisconsults of recognised competence.
For appointment to the General Court, candidates must possess the ability required for appointment to high judicial office.
