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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

The mistake of separating struggles

Activist Phumi Mtetwa began organizing politically at a young age during the fight against apartheid in South Africa and later played a crucial role in securing rights for the LGBTQIA+ community in the post-apartheid Constitution.

Mar 22 โ€ข 17:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Requisitions in a State of Exception

The article discusses the exclusive power of the Ecuadorian president to declare a state of exception and the associated constitutional rights that can be suspended during such a period.

Mar 22 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Referendum, polling stations open: voting on justice reform. First turnout data at noon

Polling stations have opened in Italy for a constitutional referendum on justice reform with about 51 million eligible voters, and the first turnout data will be available at noon.

Mar 22 โ€ข 07:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Prime Minister Takaichi Explains 'Article 9 Constraints' to President Trump, According to Foreign Minister Motegi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi informed President Trump about the constraints imposed by Article 9 of Japan's constitution during a recent summit regarding naval deployment in the Strait of Hormuz.

Mar 22 โ€ข 03:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

How to raise the minimum wage without burdening Social Security and without disrespecting the Constitution

The article discusses the challenges and proposals regarding raising Brazil's minimum wage without exacerbating Social Security finances or violating constitutional laws.

Mar 22 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Judicial Reform, What Would Change with the Approval of the Referendum: Comparing the Texts

The article discusses proposed changes to the Italian Constitution regarding the judicial system, focusing on the separation of careers between judges and public prosecutors along with the establishment of distinct Councils and a new disciplinary High Court.

Mar 21 โ€ข 12:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Referendum, betting on the victory of no on Polymarket

Betting markets suggest that supporters of the 'no' vote in the referendum are likely to prevail, indicating a reluctance to amend the Constitution in Italy.

Mar 21 โ€ข 11:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

We know how Poles evaluate Karol Nawrocki's use of veto power

A recent assessment reveals Polish citizens' views on President Karol Nawrocki's application of his veto power regarding legislative decisions.

Mar 21 โ€ข 07:39 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC: According to the Ebuteli Institute, "the practice of power has weakened the institutional balance"

The Ebuteli Institute in the Democratic Republic of Congo argues that discussions on constitutional revision may distract from more pressing issues related to the effective implementation of existing laws.

Mar 21 โ€ข 07:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

Judge: Hegseth's attempt to exclude journalists from the Pentagon is illegal

A federal court ruled that new Pentagon guidelines designed to exclude certain journalists violate the Constitution.

Mar 21 โ€ข 07:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Judge: Hegseth's attempt to exclude journalists from the Pentagon is illegal

A federal court in the U.S. ruled that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's attempt to restrict access to the Pentagon for critical media violates the Constitution.

Mar 21 โ€ข 07:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Court found Pentagon's press rules violate the Constitution

A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. Department of Defense's new press rules, updated last fall, are partially unconstitutional, in response to a lawsuit filed by The New York Times.

Mar 20 โ€ข 23:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

A Country Defending the Constitution

The article critiques a proposed constitutional reform in Italy that may undermine the judicial system by granting excessive power to the executive branch.

Mar 20 โ€ข 23:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Ilda Rauzi, the 'lady of the tricolor ribbons', at 89 years old in the square for the No vote in the referendum

Ilda Rauzi, an activist known for her tricolor ribbons, passionately joined the campaign against the referendum at the age of 89.

Mar 20 โ€ข 20:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Schlein is a broken record: 'Everyone vote to defend the anti-fascist Constitution'

Elly Schlein, the leader of the Democratic Party, calls for a strong voter turnout to defend Italy's anti-fascist Constitution, criticizing proposed reforms she believes would weaken judicial independence.

Mar 20 โ€ข 19:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Androulakis invites Famelos and Charitsis to participate in the PASOK conference

Nikos Androulakis has invited the presidents of SYRIZA and the New Left to participate in a dialogue table on 'Constitution and Institutions' at the PASOK - Movement for Change conference.

Mar 20 โ€ข 16:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

PASOK Conference: Androulakis' Invitation to Famellos and Charitsis โ€“ What He Mentions

Nikos Androulakis, president of PASOK, invited the leaders of SYRIZA and the New Left to participate in a thematic dialogue on constitution and institutions during PASOK's 4th regular conference.

Mar 20 โ€ข 16:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Sebastian Guggolz: He gives Wolfram Weimer a good comeback

Sebastian Guggolz strongly criticized Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer at the Leipzig Book Fair, speaking against the involvement of the German constitution protection agency in literature.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

From Empty Squares to Defections: The Opposition Front Now Fears

The opposition front's confidence has shifted to uncertainty as recent events indicate a decline in support for their cause.

Mar 20 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

Week in Law: Radoslav Prochรกzka: Trump Against the Company and Drones in the Constitution

Radoslav Prochรกzka, a constitutional lawyer and former MP, discusses legal events including the implications of AI in military strikes.

Mar 20 โ€ข 10:19 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabwe: Bishops Warn Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 Threatens Zimbabwe's Democracy

Zimbabwe's Catholic bishops have expressed serious concerns that the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 endangers democratic practices by altering key aspects of the 2013 Constitution.

Mar 20 โ€ข 07:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The First Support for Constitutional Amendment from the People Power Party... "We Must Actively Engage in Constitutional Amendment Discussions"

In a significant shift, a lawmaker from the People Power Party has publicly expressed support for a constitutional amendment aimed at embedding key democratic principles into the Constitution.

Mar 20 โ€ข 06:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Justice Referendum, the appeal of the No front: 'Defense of the Constitution'

A multitude of volunteers organized hundreds of initiatives throughout Tuscany to campaign against the constitutional referendum scheduled for March 22 and 23.

Mar 20 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

NMA election: Expert demands respect for constitution, membersโ€™ rights

A health expert calls for adherence to the Nigerian Medical Association's constitution amid controversy over candidate disqualifications in the upcoming elections.

Mar 20 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Alesp says that the opinion of deputies is inviolable when commenting on 'black face' case

The Sรฃo Paulo Legislative Assembly affirmed that deputies are protected by the Constitution to express their opinions, following a controversial incident involving a state deputy painting her body black in the plenary.

Mar 19 โ€ข 20:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

โ€˜Game overโ€™

A public service concession in Guayas, Ecuador, has been extended unexpectedly for 30 years, raising concerns about transparency and compliance with the new constitution.

Mar 19 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Inquiry into the constitutionality of digital services for the elderly

Finland's parliamentary social and health committee decided to seek an evaluation from the Constitutional Law Committee regarding the constitutionality of digital services for the elderly and disabled, reversing a previous decision.

Mar 19 โ€ข 12:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
National & Local

The president sees no reason for his powers to be taken away. Babiลก is unaware of the proposal

Czech President Pavel opposes changes to the constitution that would limit his authority over appointing heads of permanent missions to international organizations, which include major entities like the EU and NATO.

Mar 19 โ€ข 11:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Now the left 'relativizes' the Constitution

Italy's leftist party faces criticism for shifting its stance on the separation of careers between judges and prosecutors during a controversial referendum campaign.

Mar 19 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Newly appointed Constitutional Court judge sworn in at the Seimas

A new judge has been sworn in at Lithuania's Constitutional Court following the recent appointments of judges and the end of terms for current judges.

Mar 19 โ€ข 09:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Dainius ลฝalimas. Do We Really Have a Legitimate Government?

Dainius ลฝalimas questions the legitimacy of the last two Lithuanian governments, suggesting they were formed in violation of the Constitution.

Mar 19 โ€ข 07:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Referendum, the centenarian Maria Antonia Baggetta: 'I have been voting since 1948, now to defend the Constitution'

Centenarian Maria Antonia Baggetta expresses her eagerness to vote in the upcoming referendum, highlighting her commitment to participating in elections since 1948.

Mar 19 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Anatomy of Paralysis. Five Axes of the Crisis that is Destroying the Constitutional Tribunal

The article analyzes the crisis surrounding the Polish Constitutional Tribunal, highlighting its decline in authority and effectiveness in upholding the constitution.

Mar 19 โ€ข 03:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Silvestri and the referendum: "In this world dominated by violence, too much desire for a strong man"

Daniele Silvestri performed at a rally against a referendum in Piazza del Popolo, emphasizing the importance of the Constitution.

Mar 19 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

El Salvador is close to allowing life imprisonment for "murderers, rapists, and terrorists"

El Salvador's Legislative Assembly approved a constitutional reform allowing life imprisonment for serious crimes, which must now be ratified to become law.

Mar 18 โ€ข 20:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
National & Local

Government MPs want to take some powers away from the president. They claim the constitution does not need to be changed

Czech government MPs are pushing for legislation to limit presidential powers amid ongoing disputes between President Petr Pavel and the government regarding ambassador appointments.

Mar 18 โ€ข 14:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

There is action again in Krista Kiuru's committee

A heated political debate occurred in Finland's Social and Health Committee regarding the use of technological solutions in social services, leading to a decision to end expert hearings amid accusations of potential constitutional violations.

Mar 18 โ€ข 09:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Vondrรกฤek from SPD proposes constitutional changes, but failed the constitutional law exam

Vondrรกฤek from the Czech Republic's SPD party suggests changes to the Constitution despite his failure in a constitutional law exam.

Mar 18 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Bukele changes the Constitution to establish life imprisonment in El Salvador

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele oversees a constitutional reform allowing life sentences for serious crimes, amid criticism for his government's human rights record.

Mar 17 โ€ข 22:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Patriarchal Family Views That Could Not be Changed Even by the Constitution: Considering the Ichikawa Junior High School Entrance Exam

The article discusses the persistence of patriarchal family structures in Japan, as explored through a recent entrance exam question comparing family laws from the Meiji era to the current constitution.

Mar 17 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Hundreds of groups urge Quebec government to scrap controversial constitution

Over 800 organizations in Quebec are urging the provincial government to abandon its proposed constitution, known as Bill 1, citing flaws and a lack of proper consultation.

Mar 17 โ€ข 20:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: 'Step-by-step constitutional amendment agreed upon by opposition... Let's include May 18 and the Busan Uprising'

President Yoon Suk-yeol has instructed the government to officially review amendments to the constitution that would include the spirit of the May 18 Democratization Movement, advocating for a gradual and agreed-upon approach involving opposition parties.

Mar 17 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Unity of Italy, Mattarella: "Constitution as a bulwark of rights, hegemonies disturb global balances"

President Sergio Mattarella emphasizes the importance of the Italian Constitution as a safeguard of rights in a statement commemorating the 165th anniversary of Italy's unification.

Mar 17 โ€ข 09:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Constitutional Amendment for 16-Year-Olds Passed First Reading in the Seimas

The Seimas has approved a constitutional amendment allowing voting rights for 16-year-olds, but it faces further scrutiny before final approval.

Mar 17 โ€ข 09:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Kazakh citizens approved a new constitution

Kazakh citizens voted to approve a new constitution that may extend President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's term in office.

Mar 17 โ€ข 08:50 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Southern Africa: Opposition Appeals to UN, SADC to Block Constitutional Amendment Extending Mnangagwa's Term

The Defend the Constitution Platform has appealed to the UN and SADC to block a controversial bill that seeks to extend the presidency and Parliament's terms in Zimbabwe.

Mar 17 โ€ข 07:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Understand the change in the Constitution that removed the possibility of mandatory retirement as punishment for judges

A constitutional change in Brazil has eliminated the option of mandatory retirement as a disciplinary punishment for judges for professional misconduct.

Mar 17 โ€ข 07:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

The Presidency does not express a position on the proposal for assisted reproduction, awaits discussions in the Seimas

The Lithuanian Presidency has not taken a position on the assisted reproduction proposal, emphasizing the need for extensive discussions in the Seimas regarding alignment with family values in the Constitution.

Mar 17 โ€ข 06:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Justice Reform: This is How the Constitution Changes Point by Point

The Italian government's justice reform, led by Minister Carlo Nordio, proposes significant changes to the structure and governance of the judiciary.

Mar 17 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Maternal Protection Law Prohibiting Sterilization is "Constitutional"; the Ban is Also "Lacking in Reasonableness"

The Tokyo District Court ruled that the Maternal Protection Law, which largely prohibits sterilization procedures, does not violate the constitution, despite finding the requirements for such procedures to be lacking in rationality and deserving of reconsideration.

Mar 17 โ€ข 05:07 UTC

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