Overview

• Peimane Ghaleh-Marzban was formally installed as president of the Paris judicial tribunal, the country’s largest court, at a ceremony attended by Gérald Darmanin and Anne Hidalgo.
• He warned that accusations of “justice politique” are eroding the rule of law and democratic foundations as the court faces intensified criticism.
• Citing a duty-of-reserve “asymmetry” that leaves televised claims unanswered, he urged the institution to adapt its public communication.
• He proposed generalizing press releases for major cases and naming court spokespeople who did not deliberate but can clearly explain decisions.
• The push follows high-profile rulings involving Nicolas Sarkozy and Marine Le Pen, whose cases have prompted appeals and threats that triggered judicial inquiries.