The Spanish Congress has approved a reform to renew the General Council of the Judiciary (CGPJ) after a lengthy deadlock, with the support of the ruling PSOE and opposition PP parties.

The agreement, which comes five years late, has faced criticism from coalition partners and other opposition parties, who accuse the PSOE of compromising progressive values by collaborating with the PP.

Cuca Gamarra, the PP's secretary general, claimed the reform is a step towards ending political interference in the judiciary, while PSOE representatives expressed regret over the delays in reaching this agreement.

The reform includes changes to ensure that decisions in the CGPJ require a three-fifths majority and restricts political figures from becoming the Attorney General.

Despite the approval, many parties, including Podemos and ERC, have voiced strong opposition, arguing that the deal perpetuates a system that lacks true independence.