Bulgaria’s Justice Minister, Nikolay Naydenov, announced he will request a temporary halt to all judicial appointments currently being processed. This directive targets appointments being rushed through before a new law restricting such actions takes effect. Naydenov stated the appointments are occurring in a manner that competes with the impending legislation. The new law is expected to impose limitations on the appointment process within the judicial system, though details remain unspecified. The Minister’s request is aimed at ensuring appointments adhere to the forthcoming legal framework. This move signals a potential overhaul of judicial appointment procedures in Bulgaria and a desire to increase transparency and legality. Further details regarding the specific law and its implementation are expected to be released soon.