Judge Maria Benedita Urbano of the Portuguese Constitutional Court warned that constitutional courts are under attack. The magistrate issued this warning during a public address.
The reason for this alert is linked to the rise of populism and authoritarianism in democratic societies. These movements pose a threat to constitutional courts.
The judge's warning comes amid concerns about defending the Rule of Law and democratic institutions.
The judge's warning alerts Portuguese citizens to concrete threats to the institutions that protect constitutional rights and the Rule of Law. This warning comes in a context of growing concern about democratic erosion in various parts of the world, directly affecting confidence in the judicial institutions that safeguard fundamental freedoms.
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