Judgment_paragraph 49 · Virgilijus Valančius v Lietuvos Republikos Vyriausybė (C-119/23)

49Furthermore, the requirement of a tribunal previously established by law is closely linked, in particular, to the requirement of independence in that both seek to observe the fundamental principles of the rule of law and the separation of powers, principles which are essential to the rule of law, the value of which is affirmed in Article 2 TEU. The need to maintain public confidence in the judiciary and to safeguard its independence vis-à-vis the other powers underlies each of those requirements (see, to that effect, judgment of 6 October 2021, W.Ż. (Chamber of Extraordinary Control and Public Affairs of the Supreme Court – Appointment), C‑487/19, EU:C:2021:798, paragraph 124, and of 22 February 2022, Openbaar Ministerie (Tribunal established by law in the issuing Member State), C‑562/21 PPU and C‑563/21 PPU, EU:C:2022:100, paragraph 56).

Virgilijus Valančius v Lietuvos Republikos Vyriausybė (C-119/23)

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