The newly formed General Council of the Judiciary (CGPJ) in Spain is set to elect its president, who will also lead the Supreme Court, in a crucial vote scheduled for next Tuesday.

Seven candidates have been proposed, including prominent magistrates such as Pilar Teso, Ana Ferrer, and Carmen Lamela.

To secure the presidency, a candidate must obtain at least 13 votes from the 20 council members, reflecting a need for consensus between the progressive and conservative factions within the council.

This election comes after a prolonged period of political deadlock, with the CGPJ having remained in a caretaker role since December 2018. The new council, established through a pact between the PSOE and PP, aims to restore normalcy in Spain's judicial governance and tackle a backlog of judicial appointments.