Bolaños, en alerta roja tras comprobar que el CGPJ más progresista no vota como querría

Unexpected Voting Patterns in Spain's CGPJ

The General Council of the Judiciary (CGPJ) in Spain, despite having a supposedly progressive majority, has made several decisions that contradict the expectations of Justice Minister Félix Bolaños. This unexpected voting behavior has raised concerns within the government.

Key Appointments and Decisions

The CGPJ failed to appoint the progressive candidates for key Supreme Court presidencies. Several appointments, deemed more technical in nature, were made with the support of the conservative block, secured by crucial votes from two members of the progressive wing. This includes the appointment of María Contín Trillo, which overruled the progressive candidate from Juezas y Juezas para la Democracia.

• Progressive candidates were not appointed to key Supreme Court presidencies.
• Technical appointments largely favored conservative choices.

The possibility of the conservative 13-member block maintaining this voting power in future appointments and influencing crucial decisions is a major concern.

Ongoing Tensions

The ongoing ‘Begoña case’ further adds to the tension. The judge's actions, including imputing the current Madrid delegate for alleged involvement in the hiring of the Prime Minister's wife's assistant and continuing the investigation into Air Europa's bailout, have sparked significant government anger.

• Imputation of the Madrid delegate for alleged involvement in a hiring process.
• Continued investigation into the Air Europa bailout, fueled by a phone call mentioned.

The government's concerns stem from the perceived lack of alignment between the CGPJ's progressive makeup and its actual decisions. The stalemate in choosing key Supreme Court presidents continues, creating an indefinite delay in the resolution of these appointments.