Madrid (EFE)
As the oldest member, Guilarte assumed the “presidency by substitution” last Thursday after the retirement of Rafael Mozo, who had filled the gap left by the resignation of Carlos Lesmes.
Lesmes decided nine months ago to leave office due to the lack of agreement between the PSOE and the PP to renew the CGPJ, but neither his departure nor the reduction in powers suffered by that body – which cannot make discretionary appointments in functions – brought the possibility of an agreement closer.
Five years in office
The plenary meets this Tuesday to “address the situation of the CGPJ in the new stage”, but 23J has contributed little news for its future.
The PP, which promised to change the CGPJ’s election system to give judges more power if it governed, has not achieved the majority it expected; and the PSOE, if it manages to form a new government, will continue to need the votes of the popular, which until now have blocked the renewal.
The new members must receive the support of three fifths of Parliament and this requirement makes the consensus of the two main political forces essential.
If there are no surprises after the formation of the new Parliament, which will be established on August 17, the CGPJ could serve five years in office at the beginning of December, doubling the duration of the mandate established by law.