Statement by Commissioner Reynders, on the first meeting of the structured dialogue on the implementation by Spain of the recommendation of the rule of law report related to the Spanish National Council for the Judiciary
“Today, we had the first meeting of the structured dialogue on the implementation of the recommendation of the rule of law report related to the Spanish National Council for the Judiciary.
I held this meeting in Brussels together with Mr Félix Bolaños and Mr. Esteban González Pons.
The 2022 and 2023 Commission's recommendation reads as follows:
“Proceed with the renewal of the Council for the Judiciary as a matter of priority and initiate, immediately after the renewal, a process in view of adapting the appointment of its judges-members, taking into account European standards on Councils for the Judiciary”.
I recalled the long-standing position of the Commission on the matter and the importance of engaging in a constructive dialogue.
In this meeting, there was a clear commitment from all sides to work together to ensure the implementation of the Commission's recommendation.
We agreed to reconvene on 12 February to take stock of the discussions.”