Italian Judiciary Leaders Urge Calm Amid Political Tensions
Silvia Albano, President of Magistratura Democratica, emphasized the importance of respecting European law during a conference in Rome, aiming to de-escalate tensions with the government. She criticized the personalized attacks against judges and highlighted the unanimous support from the legal community to uphold European legal principles. Giuseppe Santalucia, President of the National Association of Magistrates, expressed concern over potential political disputes arising from recent court rulings related to migrant detention in Albania. He stressed the need for understanding rather than politicization in judicial matters.