Skopje, 15 January 2026 (MIA) - Newly elected Judicial Council members, attorney Suzana Joshevska-Anastasovska and associate professor Arlinda Kadri-Shahinovikj, were officially sworn in Thursday before Parliament Speaker Afrim Gashi.

Judicial Council President Aleksandar Kambovski congratulated the new members, highlighting that they bring added value to the Council and that the institution will be able to stand firmly and carry out its responsibilities.

Joshevska-Anastasovska noted that they made a statement of personal accountability today and expressed her expectation that together they will help build a strong Judicial Council.

“And step by step, courageously, transparently, responsibly, and patiently, we must start moving in a positive direction and contribute to increasing trust in the judiciary. It is time for integrity. It is time for accountability,” Joshevska-Anastasovska said.

She believes that the implementation of the new Law on the Judicial Council should begin and that all related bylaws should be adopted.

“I believe we should start applying the new Law on the Judicial Council, adopt the associated bylaws, and continue with renewed effort to lay a solid foundation for building a strong institution,” Joshevska-Anastasovska noted.

The Judicial Council comprises 15 members, eight chosen from judiciary, three elected by the Parliament and two nominated by the President. The President of the Supreme Court and the Minister of Justice serve as ex officio members without voting rights.

Members are appointed for a six-year term, with the possibility of one additional term.

Elected members serve six-year terms with one additional term allowed, while the mandates of the Supreme Court President and the Justice Minister end upon the termination of their functions.

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