By Jean Comte ( April 20, 2026, 11:56 GMT | Insight) -- The Maltese government has proposed renewing Eugène Buttigieg's appointment to the EU's General Court for another term, according to documents seen by MLex. National representatives are set to make an official decision on May 6. His mandate expired on August 31, 2025, but he has remained in the position as no successor has yet been appointed.Eugène Buttigieg, a judge at the EU General Court and president of its first chamber, is on track to remain in the role until at least 2031 after Malta proposed renewing his appointment, according to documents seen by MLex....
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