# Portuguese judicial appointments in EU courts

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/portuguese-judicial-appointments-in-eu-courts
> Updated: 2026-09-23T10:40:47.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The Portuguese Ministry of Justice initiated a selection process to find a successor for Nuno Piçarra at the Court of Justice of the European Union. The application period, which ran until September 21, required candidates to demonstrate independence and high-level legal expertise.

In a separate development regarding the European Union judiciary, Portuguese judge Maria José Costeira was elected by her peers as the Vice-President of the General Court of the European Union. Costeira, who has served as a judge at the General Court since 2016, will hold the position until August 31, 2028.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-23: Maria José Costeira elected Vice-President of the EU General Court

Portuguese judge Maria José Costeira has been elected Vice-President of the General Court of the European Union, with a term lasting until August 2028.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maria-jos-costeira-elected-vice-president-of-the-eu-general-court

### 2026-08-24: Ministry of Justice opens applications for EU Court judge

The Ministry of Justice has opened applications for a new judge at the Court of Justice of the European Union to succeed Nuno Piçarra, with a deadline of September 21.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ministry-of-justice-opens-applications-for-eu-court-judge

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