Martin Burger

Martin Burger is a former president of the Zurich High Court and a prominent legal scholar who has dedicated much of his career to examining the political influences on the judiciary in Switzerland. After nearly 25 years on the bench, he became an outspoken critic of the current system, particularly the expectation for judges to affiliate with political parties and the financial contributions they must make to maintain their positions. In his post-retirement work, he has highlighted the significant impact of party loyalty on judicial independence and has called for reforms to ensure that Switzerland's judicial appointments meet international standards.