France: François Alabrune, candidate for judge at the International Court of Justice

Paris: France has presented the candidacy of Mr François Alabrune for the position of judge at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for the 2027-2036 term. This election will be held in New York in November 2026, both at the Security Council and at the United Nations General Assembly.

In accordance with Article 4 of the Statute of the Court, the French candidate was chosen by the French national group in the Permanent Court of Arbitration, based on demanding selection criteria.

As required by the Statute, Mr Alabrune has recognized competence in international law and all the qualities, namely rigour, independence, impartiality and integrity, required to serve as a judge at the International Court of Justice. Moreover, he is fully bilingual in French and English, both the Court’s official languages.

Mr Alabrune’s candidacy is in line with France’s constant support for the International Court of Justice since its creation in 1945. At a time when the international legal order faces major challenges, France’s commitment to the Court is rooted in the fundamental contribution of the principal United Nations judicial organ to the peaceful settlement of international disputes and to the clarification of the rules of international law. France is determined to do its utmost to help the Court fulfil its duties and address the many challenges facing it.