Veselin Vuchkov calls for judicial career model reforms

Veselin Vuchkov, a former Minister of Interior and nominee from the 'We Continue the Change' party for the Prosecutor's College of the Supreme Judicial Council, has called for improvements to the career model within the Bulgarian judicial system.

Vuchkov stated that delayed competitions for judicial positions, sometimes lasting years, negatively impact both the professional development of magistrates and their independence. He noted that a lack of predictable career paths can lead to increased temporary assignments, which may create opportunities for external influence over judicial officials.

Vuchkov emphasized that systemic changes within the prosecution and the judiciary cannot be achieved quickly, noting that the Supreme Judicial Council is a 25-member body requiring consistent, long-term action. He also highlighted the upcoming selection of a new Prosecutor General and a new President of the Supreme Administrative Court as critical processes that will affect the entire judicial system.