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Cándido Conde-Pumpido
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| President of the Constitutional Court | |
| Assumed office January 12, 2023 |
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| Preceded by | Pedro González-Trevijano |
| Magistrate of the Constitutional Court | |
| Assumed office March 15, 2017 |
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| Attorney General | |
| In office April 24, 2004 – December 17, 2011 |
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| Nominated by | Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero |
| Preceded by | Jesús Cardenal |
| Succeeded by | Eduardo Torres-Dulce |
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| Born | September 22, 1949 La Coruña, Spain |
| Alma mater | University of Santiago de Compostela |
Cándido Conde-Pumpido Tourón, born on September 22, 1949, is a Spanish judge. He is currently the President of the Constitutional Court of Spain. He started this important role on January 12, 2023.
Before this, he was a judge in the Supreme Court of Spain from 1995 to 2017. In 2017, the Spanish Senate suggested him for the Constitutional Court. He also served as the Attorney General of Spain from 2004 to 2011.
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Early Life and Career
Cándido Conde-Pumpido was born in La Coruña, a city in Galicia, Spain. His father was also a prosecutor. He studied at the University of Santiago de Compostela. In 1971, he earned his law degree in Law and Economics.
For twenty years, he worked as a judge in cities like San Sebastián and Segovia. He was also active in the "Judges for Democracy" Association. This group works to support fair and democratic legal systems.
Joining the Supreme Court
In 1995, Conde-Pumpido was chosen to join the Supreme Court of Spain. This court is the highest court in Spain for most legal matters. It handles cases that do not involve the Spanish Constitution. The court is located in Madrid and has many judges.
In 2004, the King of Spain appointed Conde-Pumpido as the Spanish Attorney General. This happened after the government suggested him. He served as Attorney General from 2004 to 2011. After this, he returned to the Supreme Court.
Role as Attorney General
The Attorney General of the State is the top official for public prosecutors in Spain. This person is chosen by the King of Spain, based on a government suggestion. The General Council of the Judiciary must also agree. Conde-Pumpido held this position from April 24, 2004, to December 17, 2011.
Leading European Legal Networks
In 2009, Conde-Pumpido helped create the European Network of General Prosecutors. This network connects top prosecutors from different European countries. He was elected president of this network in May 2009 in Praga.
He also became president of the Ibero-American Association of Public Prosecutors (AIAMP). This happened in October 2007, during a meeting in Madrid.
Efforts Against Terrorism
As Attorney General, Conde-Pumpido worked to strengthen efforts against terrorism. He increased the number of prosecutors who specialize in fighting Islamist terrorism. He also encouraged countries to work together and share information. This helped ensure that trials for attacks, like the one in Madrid on March 11, 2004, happened quickly and fairly.
He also focused on preventing attacks before they could happen. This involved working with police to stop terrorist groups early. This approach helped prevent further attacks in Spain during his time in office.
Conde-Pumpido also started a special group with the United States. This group allowed prosecutors from both countries to discuss ways to fight terrorism. They also started talking about organized crime.
Protecting the Euro Currency
In 2010, Spain suggested that the European Union use a special prosecutor's office. This office would help protect the euro currency from financial problems. Conde-Pumpido supported this idea. He believed it would help the EU take legal action to protect its economy.
Strengthening US-Spanish Cooperation
On April 8, 2010, Conde-Pumpido signed an agreement with the US Attorney General, Eric Holder. This agreement aimed to make cooperation stronger between the United States and Spain. They discussed working together on many issues. These included fighting terrorism and organized crime.
Constitutional Court Judge
In 2017, the Senate suggested Conde-Pumpido for a position. He was to become a judge in the Constitutional Court. The King appointed him on March 15, 2017.
The regional Assembly of Madrid first proposed him for this role. This is because judges for the Constitutional Court are often chosen from lists suggested by regional parliaments.
In January 2023, he was elected president of the Court. Before becoming president, he was seen as a leader for the "progressive" group of judges in the court.
See also
In Spanish: Cándido Conde-Pumpido para niños
