![The erosion of the independent judiciary in countries like Poland and Hungary has raised concerns about the state of democracy in Europe, prompting calls for judicial reform and strengthening the rule of law, similar to efforts in Israel to protect an independent judiciary.](https://www.worldpoliticsreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/democracy-israel-judicial-reform-independent-judiciary-poland-hungary-04112023-1.jpg?w=519&h=259&crop=1)
The recent protests that erupted across Israel in opposition to a proposed “judicial reform” put the spotlight on an increasingly prominent issue: the politicization of the judiciary. More and more, democratically elected governments around the world have been dismantling checks and balances to undermine judicial independence.