Upholding the independence of constitutional courts in the EU beyond illiberal tendencies. Towards further convergence?
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https://doi.org/10.5380/rinc.v11i3.96206Palavras-chave:
independência judicial; tribunais constitucionais; Direito da UE; TJUE; Estado de DireitoResumo
This article explores the impact of the CJEU case law on the independence of constitutional courts in EU member states that have not experienced an illiberal shift, and whether it will lead to further convergence among EU members regarding their models of constitutional justice. While EU standards on judicial independence have justifiably emerged in a context of crisis, they have become autonomous standards of EU law, applicable to all EU member states. However, such standards may be at odds with the current legal frameworks and practices operating in some EU member states. This paper argues that the development of EU standards on judicial independence and impartiality may positively impact member states that do not experience a rule of law decline. On the one hand, they underline possible anomalies that may exist in the appointment procedures of national constitutional judges. On the other hand, this tension paves the way for a European dialogue on the definition of constitutional justice and the promotion of a rule of law culture.
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