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Italy holds elections for High Council of the Judiciary
Over 9,000 magistrates are voting on October 25 and 26, 2026, to elect 20 members of the Consiglio Superiore della Magistratura (CSM) for the 2027-2031 term. The election features more than 60 candidates competing for seats reserved for judges, including roles in the Court of Cassation, merit-based judges, and prosecutors.
The vote follows a recent constitutional referendum that rejected a justice reform which would have fundamentally restructured the CSM by introducing a lottery system for certain members. This election is characterized by a tension between established judicial currents and independent candidates. Some observers note that while many candidates campaign against the influence of judicial currents, several are backed by these traditional power structures.
Political and institutional dynamics are also influencing the process, with discussions regarding judicial independence, salary adjustments, and the relationship between the judiciary and the government. The results will determine the composition of the body responsible for the self-governance of the Italian judiciary, including appointments, transfers, and disciplinary actions.
Entities
Area · Associazione Nazionale Magistrati · Consiglio Superiore della Magistratura · Gaetano Bono · Giorgia Meloni · Gustavo Maruotti · Italy · Magistratura Indipendente · Michele Ciambellini · Sergio Mattarella · Unità per la Costituzione
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Two seats are reserved for the Court of Cassation, thirteen for judges of merit, and five for public prosecutors. www.siracusanews.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Gaetano Bono is a candidate running on the Magistratura Indipendente list. www.siracusanews.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Scrutiny of the ballots will begin on Wednesday, October 28, at the Court of Cassation. www.siracusanews.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] More than 9,000 magistrates are participating in the vote. www.siracusanews.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The election will select 20 representatives from 64 candidates. www.siracusanews.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The new Council will serve the 2027-2031 term. www.siracusanews.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Gaetano Bono is the deputy prosecutor general at the Court of Appeal of Caltanissetta. www.siracusanews.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Elections for the Consiglio Superiore della Magistratura are held on October 25 and 26, 2026. www.siracusanews.it