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The work of the International Criminal Court is of critical importance. It involves the investigation and, where
appropriate, the bringing to justice of persons suspected of genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and the
crime of aggression.

For the rule of law to exist, it is crucial that there is respect for both national and international legal orders and the

Declaration of Paris 2026
‘Trust in the Judiciary’

I. Introduction

The General Assembly of the ENCJ (European Network of Councils for the Judiciary) elected
the National Judicial Council (OBT) as a member of the ENCJ Executive Board for the
2026–2028 period on June 3, 2026, in Paris. Dr. Ágnes Hild, a member of the OBT, acts on
behalf of the OBT.

The ENCJ has formulated three key strategic objectives for the new period 2026–2029:

Adopted by the ENCJ Executive Board on 13 November 2025

ENCJ Gender mainstreaming and non-discrimination policy

The Rule of Law requires independent state powers that respect each other’s roles and keep each other in balance. An essential cornerstone of the Rule of Law is an independent and impartial judiciary, where judges free of improper influence apply laws and regulations made by parliament and government.

On 26 November 2025, a delegation of the National Judicial Council of Hungary paid a working visit to the Judicial Council of the Slovak Republic.

Summary
of the conference organised by ERA
“The Need for Constant Vigilance: The Role of the Legal Professions in Upholding Democratic Values”

In connection with the ENCJ survey on judicial independence – which we have previously published on our website – the President of the Curia expressed concerns. The President of the ENCJ responded to these concerns. We will publish this response in English and Hungarian.

To: Ms Madeleine Mathieu
President of the ENCJ