The new members of Spain's General Council of the Judiciary (CGPJ) have officially taken their oaths before King Felipe VI, marking a significant step in the long-awaited renewal of the judicial body after five years of political deadlock.

The council, composed of 20 members appointed by the PSOE and PP parties, is now tasked with electing its president and addressing over a hundred pending judicial appointments.

This process is crucial as it requires a reinforced majority of 13 votes to make key decisions, emphasizing the need for consensus between the two political factions.

The potential candidates for the presidency include progressive judges such as Pilar Teso, Ana María Ferrer, and Susana Polo, all of whom could make history as the first female president of the Supreme Court.

The new council's formation has been welcomed as a positive development for Spain's democracy, with hopes for a more independent judiciary moving forward.