Overview
- At the Barcelona ceremony, CGPJ and Supreme Court president Isabel Perelló argued the Government’s plan to create 500 judicial posts does not fix the underlying shortage and urged an immediate call for competitive exams.
- She cited about 11 judges per 100,000 inhabitants in Spain versus roughly 17 in Europe, warning of overwork for sitting judges and growing delays for citizens and legal professionals.
- Perelló flagged operational difficulties from the new Tribunales de Instancia model and pressed for orderly implementation with planning, funding and support staff.
- Justice Minister Félix Bolaños responded a day later that he was surprised the expansion drew no praise, urged patience and said the ministry will push ahead with reforms.
- The 74th promotion includes 121 judges—85 women and 36 men, average age 29—with Catalonia set to receive the largest share of first postings (39), and most entrants reporting no close jurists in their families.