Chief Justice Kõve and Minister Pakosta to address judicial annual assembly

Estonia's judicial full assembly takes place on Thursday, featuring the traditional annual address on legal and court system developments. Supreme Court Chief Justice Villu Kõve and Justice and Digital Minister Liisa-Ly Pakosta are the key speakers.

Estonia's annual judges' full assembly is set to convene on Thursday at 10:00, bringing together members of the judiciary for the traditional overview of developments in the legal and court system.

Villu Kõve, President of the Supreme Court of Estonia, will deliver his customary annual address covering the state of the court system. Alongside him, Liisa-Ly Pakosta, Estonia's Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs, will also speak on developments within the justice sector.

The annual judges' assembly serves as a key forum for reviewing the functioning of Estonia's judiciary, identifying challenges, and setting priorities for the year ahead. Both the Supreme Court chief and the justice minister traditionally use the occasion to reflect on systemic trends and reforms.