Skopje, 15 July 2024 (MIA) - Decisions taken in the Judicial Council and the Council of Public Prosecutors are decisions of persons who are part of those institutions, nominated by the Government and the President. I do not want to meet with prosecutors or judges and the Government does not intend to put political pressure through judges and prosecutors. We want justice and we want them to deliver for what they are paid for, said Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski on Monday.

PM Mickoski told reporters the public trust in the Judicial Council is at two percent and citizens are not getting the service for the taxes they pay.

"Public trust has dropped to two percent and things are not good. People there are paid thousands of euros and citizens do not see justice served. Criminals, be it political or other type, are roaming free. That is why we proposed a solution. If I had a two-percent rating, I would leave my job and do something else," said Mickoski.

He reiterated that the law should change, so that judges and prosecutors elect their own representatives in the two institutions, adding that the proposal found resistance from those who do not favor change.

"We are prepared to talk but I do not want to meet with judges and prosecutors. They only have to do the job they are paid for by taxpayers," said Mickoski.

On the comments regarding the alleged lack of qualifications in the Government cabinet, the PM said he is satisfied from the team for the time being.

"I am satisfied from what I am getting in these three weeks. We will see. Citizens are the ones who decide at elections and say who is doing the job properly or not. The first test are next year's local elections," underlined Mickoski.

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