Germany tells Israel 'independent judiciary' key for democracies
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock stressed the importance of independent judges to her Israeli counterpart, Berlin said Monday, as Israeli MPs were set to vote on a judicial reform clause that has sparked mass protests.
"Strong institutions, an independent judiciary and clear rules for the separation of powers are important for every democracy... and that includes Israel, as well," a ministry spokeswoman told reporters, adding that Baerbock had stressed the point to Israel's foreign minister over the weekend.
Source: Agence France Presse
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