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Cyprus’ Nominees for ECHR Hold Up to Scrutiny

Cyprus is currently evaluating its nominees for the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), ensuring that all candidates meet stringent professional and legal qualifications as confirmed by expert committee reviews. The spokesperson for the foreign ministry, Theodoros Gotsis, stated that the government is awaiting feedback on the interview results, which will guide any necessary adjustments to uphold European standards.

Council of Europe Rejects Cyprus’ ECHR Judge Candidate List

By Demis Papadopoulos

The Council of Europe has turned down Cyprus’ list of candidates for the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) because they did not meet the strict requirements in Article 21 of the European Convention on Human Rights. Cyprus’ President Nikos Christodoulides is now tasked with presenting a new list of qualified candidates to uphold the values of judicial excellence and human rights in Europe.