EU Court of Justice: member states’ representatives appoint two judges

The representatives of the governments of the member states today appointed Mr Massimo Condinanzi and Ms Ramona Frendo as judges to the Court of Justice.

Both appointments were made as part of the 2024 partial renewal of the composition of the Court of Justice. The term of office of Mr Condinanzi and Ms Frendo will run from 7 October 2024 until 6 October 2030.

Background

The Court of Justice of the European Union consists of two courts: the Court of Justice and the General Court.

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.