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🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabwe: Biti Spends Weekend Behind Bars Following Arrest in Mutare, Set to Appear in Court

Zimbabwean opposition politician Tendai Biti was arrested during a meeting in Mutare regarding a controversial constitutional amendment and spent the weekend in police custody awaiting court appearance.

Mar 23 • 06:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The National Court frees 24 defendants for drug trafficking after a Constitutional Court ruling

The National Court of Spain has released 24 individuals accused of drug trafficking following a recent ruling by the Constitutional Court.

Mar 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Contractualize arbitration

The article discusses the implications of Ecuador's constitutional Article 422, which prohibits the cession of sovereign jurisdiction to international arbitration in contractual disputes with private entities.

Mar 21 • 11:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Here’s where to request the electoral card

Over 951,000 Milanese citizens, including first-time voters, are called to vote in a constitutional referendum related to the judicial system and the establishment of a disciplinary court, with resources available online for voting information.

Mar 21 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Defense Minister assures that the ruling of the Constitutional Court regarding the curfew will be respected and the mobility of the press and judicial officials will be guaranteed

The Defense Minister of Ecuador states that the government will comply with the Constitutional Court's ruling affirming the legality of the curfew imposed by President Daniel Noboa.

Mar 21 • 01:59 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Constitutional Court validates the economic cooperation agreement between Ecuador and the Republic of Korea

Ecuador's Constitutional Court has declared the economic cooperation agreement with South Korea constitutional, paving the way for its approval by the National Assembly.

Mar 20 • 22:26 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Constitutional Court declares the constitutionality of the curfew in four provinces

The Constitutional Court of Ecuador has declared the curfew imposed by President Daniel Noboa in four provinces to be constitutional, asserting the legitimacy of the suspension of freedom of movement.

Mar 20 • 20:39 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

PiS files a request to the Constitutional Tribunal after the NSA ruling on same-sex marriages

The Polish government is challenging a court ruling that ordered the registration of a same-sex marriage in Poland.

Mar 20 • 14:42 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Piotr Zamroch: The Judgment of the Constitutional Tribunal in Case P 10/16 from the Perspective of Three Months of (Non)Implementation

The Constitutional Tribunal's ruling on December 2, 2025, has sparked significant debate among distribution and transmission companies in Poland due to its implications on property rights.

Mar 20 • 12:50 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Discussion on Preliminary Review of Constitutional Appeals Intensifies... "Could Paralyze Institutional Functions, Legislative Revisions Needed"

The Constitutional Court of Korea is discussing specific criteria and the composition of panels for preliminary reviews of constitutional appeals related to court decisions.

Mar 20 • 12:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The National Council of the Slovak Republic is in a Terminal State

A former chairman of the Constitutional Court warns that the Slovak National Council is nearing a critical failure and struggling to function effectively.

Mar 20 • 08:20 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Criticism of 'Convex Path' Public Debate Stopping... Chairman to Specify Constitutionality Issues

A national debate committee faces strong criticism for including a 'convex emission reduction path' that shifts environmental responsibility to the future in its deliberation process for amending carbon neutrality laws while the chairman acknowledges possible constitutional issues.

Mar 20 • 06:43 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Green Budget Lawsuit: This Debt Policy is a Tragedy

The Green party in Germany is contemplating a legal challenge against what they perceive as unconstitutional government budget policies, arguing for responsible fiscal management amidst ongoing crises.

Mar 19 • 20:44 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Vytautas Mizaras Appointed to Temporarily Lead the Constitutional Court

Vytautas Mizaras has been appointed to temporarily lead the Constitutional Court of Lithuania, effective Friday, following a court announcement on Thursday.

Mar 19 • 15:36 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ruling of the Constitutional Court on gender identity in adolescents faces societal sectors

The Constitutional Court ruling allowing adolescents aged 12 to 18 to request changes to their gender designation has sparked significant societal debate in Ecuador.

Mar 19 • 13:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

President of the Constitutional Tribunal penalized for poor organization of work

The President of Poland's Constitutional Tribunal has been penalized over the mismanagement of a public information request process.

Mar 19 • 11:11 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Three new Constitutional Court judges took their oath in the Seimas, while court chairman Gintaras Goda's term ends

Three new judges have taken their oaths at the Lithuanian Constitutional Court, while the term of current chairman Gintaras Goda concludes.

Mar 19 • 09:04 UTC
🇱🇹 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 • 09:02 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

G. Nausėda: The Constitutional Court clearly stated that the president should not be viewed as a notary

President Gitanas Nausėda emphasizes that the Constitutional Court has clarified the role of the president in the government formation process, asserting that the president should not merely approve candidates like a notary.

Mar 18 • 20:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Constitutional Court maintains the suspension of the Murcian law that paves the way to withdraw aid to unions

The Constitutional Court of Spain has upheld the suspension of a Murcian law that could lead to the withdrawal of financial aid to trade unions pending a final ruling.

Mar 18 • 18:22 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

New Constitutional Court Judges Face Financial Void. Who Will Pay Them?

Newly elected judges of Poland's Constitutional Tribunal are in limbo over their status and pay amid ongoing debates about when they officially take office.

Mar 18 • 18:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The right of parents to stay with their child in the hospital is not absolute, confirmed by the Constitutional Court

The Czech Constitutional Court ruled that the right of parents to be with their child in the hospital is not absolute, allowing for certain limitations.

Mar 18 • 10:05 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

SCJN rejects action against the extinction of 109 trust funds

The Mexican Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of extinguishing 109 trust funds established by former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador for COVID-19 resources, concluding a dispute that started in 2020.

Mar 18 • 08:39 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Doctors did not allow mother to spend the night in the ICU by her child's bed, the Constitutional Court dismissed her complaint

The Czech Constitutional Court has dismissed a complaint from a mother who was not allowed to stay overnight in the ICU with her child.

Mar 18 • 08:13 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Advisor to the President: The Constitutional Court's Decision on Government Formation is Extremely Important

The Constitutional Court of Lithuania has made a significant ruling regarding the formation of the government, affirming the President's authority to reject candidates for ministers or Prime Minister if they are deemed unfit.

Mar 18 • 08:10 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Judgment on one vote disparity in House of Councillors election will be made by the Supreme Court; many High Courts found it 'in a state of unconstitutionality'

The Supreme Court of Japan will decide on the constitutionality of one vote disparity in the House of Councillors election, which saw a maximum disparity of 3.13 times in voter value in the July 2022 election.

Mar 18 • 08:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Understanding Dino's Decision on the Compulsory Retirement of Judges and Its Consequences

Brazil's Supreme Court Minister Flávio Dino declared the compulsory retirement of judges for serious disciplinary infractions unconstitutional as discussions advance in the Senate regarding a constitutional amendment on the issue.

Mar 18 • 07:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Constitutional Court Slams Government Over Treatment of Disaster Victims

The South Africa Constitutional Court criticized the government for its inadequate response to Qumbu residents who lost their homes in a 2022 storm.

Mar 18 • 06:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Thai Court Accepts Challenge to Legitimacy of Ballots

The Thai Constitutional Court has accepted a petition challenging the legality of ballots used in last month's elections.

Mar 18 • 06:04 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The Government Will Decide on a New In Vitro Fertilization Procedure

The Lithuanian government is set to propose new regulations for in vitro fertilization following a Constitutional Court ruling that challenged restrictions on single women and unmarried couples accessing these services.

Mar 18 • 03:47 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Fico's coalition repeals the amendment to the whistleblower law. The Constitutional Court and the European Commission were against it.

The coalition led by Slovakia's Robert Fico has repealed an amendment aimed at protecting whistleblowers, facing opposition from both the Constitutional Court and the European Commission.

Mar 17 • 19:59 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

BNS Sprintas: KT decision regarding the Government, emergency situation in Šilalutė, VTEK investigation of the Prime Minister's travels

The article discusses various updates including a decision by the Constitutional Court, an emergency situation in Šilalutė, and an investigation into the Prime Minister's travels.

Mar 17 • 14:58 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The Constitutional Court examines the case regarding entertainment noise regulation

The Latvian Constitutional Court is reviewing a case about the adequacy of noise regulation laws following concerns raised about insufficient protection for citizens from noise pollution.

Mar 17 • 12:36 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Constitutional Court dismissed the case due to incomplete composition of the Government's approval

Lithuania's Constitutional Court dismissed a case regarding the approval of the government led by Inga Ruginiene, highlighting the absence of ministers for environment and energy.

Mar 17 • 12:17 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The Constitutional Court dismissed the case regarding presidential decrees confirming the incomplete composition of the Government

The Constitutional Court of Lithuania ruled to dismiss a case related to presidential decrees that confirmed an incomplete Cabinet due to the appointment of missing ministers.

Mar 17 • 12:06 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Seimas appointed Artūras Drigotas as a judge of the Constitutional Court

The Lithuanian Seimas has appointed Artūras Drigotas as a judge of the Constitutional Court following a unanimous vote.

Mar 17 • 11:29 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Artūras Drigotas appointed as a Constitutional Court judge

Artūras Drigotas has been confirmed as a judge of the Constitutional Court of Lithuania following a secret ballot in which 100 parliament members voted in favor.

Mar 17 • 11:29 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Five years after the Constitutional Court's decision: controversial provisions of the milk law are applied, raising legality questions

The article discusses the ongoing application of provisions from Lithuania's repealed Milk Law, raising concerns about legality and accountability after a Constitutional Court ruling declared the law unconstitutional in 2020.

Mar 17 • 10:28 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Ruling on the Civil Clause: Bavarian Universities Do Not Have to Cooperate with the Bundeswehr

A ruling by the Bavarian Constitutional Court confirms that universities in Bavaria are not required to collaborate with the military, thereby reinforcing academic freedom amid rising political pressures.

Mar 17 • 09:34 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Democrats and Conservatives in the Seimas Plan to Support A. Drigoto's Candidacy for KT Judges

Lithuanian political factions express support for A. Drigoto's candidacy for the Constitutional Court judgeship in a recent parliamentary meeting.

Mar 17 • 09:09 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Convex’ is Unconstitutional

The article critiques the proposed carbon neutrality plan that includes the convex emission reduction path which may impose excessive burdens on future generations, contrasting it with linear and concave paths.

Mar 17 • 07:39 UTC
🇯🇵 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 • 05:07 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The Constitutional Court will announce a decision regarding presidential decrees confirming an incomplete government

The Lithuanian Constitutional Court is set to decide on the legitimacy of presidential decrees that appointed incomplete governments led by Social Democrats Gintautas Paluckas and Inga Ruginienė.

Mar 17 • 03:47 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Civil Registry questions application of the Constitutional Court’s ruling on gender identity in adolescents

The Civil Registry of Ecuador has raised concerns about the application of a Constitutional Court ruling allowing adolescents to request gender identity rectification, prompting a legislative review.

Mar 16 • 19:49 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

These are the mandatory requirements to obtain Italian nationality by descent

Italy's Constitutional Court has upheld a reform restricting nationality by descent, limiting it to children and grandchildren of Italian citizens born abroad.

Mar 16 • 15:23 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Regarding the candidacy of the chairman of the Constitutional Court, G. Nausėda promises to decide once the new judges start working

President Nausėda will make a decision on the candidacy for the chairman of the Constitutional Court once the new judges are in place.

Mar 16 • 15:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Lee Jae-myung President Gangster Connection Rumor’ Jang Young-ha Also Files for Trial Review

Jang Young-ha, a lawyer convicted of libel for claiming President Lee Jae-myung had connections to organized crime, has filed a petition to annul the ruling with the Constitutional Court of Korea.

Mar 16 • 07:35 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Trade agreement with the United States will go to the Constitutional Court and the National Assembly

Ecuador's Reciprocal Trade Agreement with the United States must undergo legal procedures in both countries for ratification, including review by Ecuador's Constitutional Court and approval by the National Assembly.

Mar 15 • 18:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Transparency Commission begins oversight due to 'social commotion' after Constitutional Court ruling on gender identity in minors

The Transparency Commission of Ecuador's National Assembly is starting an oversight process due to public concern over a Constitutional Court ruling allowing gender identity rectification for minors aged 12 to 18.

Mar 15 • 16:38 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Prosecutor's Office Requests Clarification and Expansion from the Constitutional Court Regarding the Ruling on the ‘Four from Malvinas’

The General Prosecutor's Office of Ecuador is seeking clarification from the Constitutional Court following a ruling on the forced disappearance of four children known as the ‘four from Malvinas’.

Mar 14 • 03:47 UTC

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