On Monday 2 July, the European Commission finally launched infringement proceedings against Poland over the Polish law governing the Supreme Court, the provisions of which will, from Tuesday 3 July, require 27 out of 72 judges to step down as the retirement age falls from 70 to 65. This measure also applies to the Presidency of the Supreme Court, the term of which, (six years) will be interrupted ahead of time.
Under the new law, existing judges will be able to declare their preference to...