Advocate General Spielmann: the involvement of a body lacking a guarantee of independence in a procedure for the appointment of a judge does not, in itself, justify the exclusion of that judge

"On 29/04/2025", the "European Court of Justice (ECJ)" issued an update regarding "Advocate General Spielmann: the involvement of a body lacking a guarantee of independence in a procedure for the appointment of a judge does not, in itself, justify the exclusion of that judge". Advocate General Dean Spielmann's Opinion suggests assessing each situation individually to ensure compliance with principles of independence and impartiality. This approach aims to maintain public confidence in the judiciary while allowing national courts to determine specific arrangements for implementing EU law requirements.