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Tsipras calls extraordinary cabinet meeting on appointment of new Judges
Greek PM Alexis Tsipras has called an extra0rdinary cabinet meeting for 1 pm on Friday, to discuss and reach a decision on the appointment of a new Judges on the Supreme Court and the Council of State (CoS).
Opposition reaction to prospect of new top judicial officials days before snap election
The prospect of the now "lame duck" Tsipras government nominating and then ratifying - via its slim Parliament majority - candidates for the country's top judicial posts ignited a firestorm of criticism early this week, particularly after a government spokesman on Tuesday said a snap election will take place on July 7.
Greek President: “Separation of powers not a privilege for judges but a guarantee”
The separation of the judiciary from the legislature and executive powers is not a privilege accorded to judges but a constitutional guarantee so that they can administer justice impartially and unperturbed, President of the Republic Prokopis Pavlopoulos said on Monday, while addressing a reception at the presidential mansion celebrating the 43rd anniversary since the return of democracy to Greece.
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