In recent times, the relationship between the judiciary and the government in Italy seems to have become more strained, raising concerns about the stability of democracy. During a recent conference of Magistratura Democratica in Rome, President Silvia Albano highlighted the growing tension and personalization of the controversies.
Albano stressed that the current situation represents a challenge for judges who seek to apply the Constitution. He said that calling magistrates “communist judges” is a worrying attack on democracy, recalling that their only reference is the Constitution, not political ideologies.
“The accusation of communism against those who apply the Constitution is an alarming signal for the future of our democracy,” Albano said, highlighting the unanimous support of the legal community for the supremacy of European law. Furthermore, she highlighted how the campaign against her was a form of intimidation, not only personal but also aimed at the entire judiciary.
The president of the National Association of Magistrates (ANM), Giuseppe Santalucia, shared his concerns about the deterioration of the dialogue between politics and justice. According to him, the current situation could even be worse than the past conflicts with the former Berlusconi government. Santalucia said that the continued conflict does not benefit anyone and urged to maintain a calm discussion on legal issues. He clarified that the final decisions will be up to the competent courts, stressing the importance of an approach based on mutual respect.
The Minister of Justice, Carlo Nordio, who spoke via video at the conference, expressed the need for dialogue between politics and the judiciary. He called for a reduction in mutual criticism, hoping for a lowering of the tone in the public debate. On the other hand, Matteo Salvini launched a harsh attack against some judges who he believes do not respect the law. His statement has reignited the debate on what is the appropriate role of the judiciary in Italian society. With these dynamics in place, it is clear that the future of the relationship between justice and politics remains uncertain. Civil society will continue to carefully observe the evolution of this delicate balance.
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