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🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC: The Debate on Constitutional Reform Raises the Question of Adherence to Existing Rules

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, discussions on potential constitutional reform are overshadowing the more critical issue of adhering to existing legal frameworks, according to a recent Institute Ebuteli report.

Mar 22 • 00:42 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

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
🇪🇨 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
🇫🇮 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 • 09:44 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Labor Reform: Without Public Debate, the Issue is Constitutional and Democratic

Argentina's Congress has approved a controversial labor reform law that raises constitutional and democratic concerns due to its implications for long-standing social rights.

Mar 14 • 03:15 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Referendum, Cei Vice President Savino Renounces Congress Md: Debate Must Be Sober

Francesco Savino, Vice President of the Italian Episcopal Conference, has decided not to attend a congress for Magistratura Democratica, highlighting the need for sober discussions surrounding the independence of the judiciary and constitutional values.

Mar 13 • 09:12 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Kawai of the Constitutional Democratic Party: 'It will become a bad precedent' Criticizes the ruling party's operation of the National Assembly

Kawai Takanori criticized the ruling party's approach to the National Assembly, asserting that their expedited handling of the budget will set a harmful precedent.

Mar 9 • 11:30 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC: UDPS discusses a project for a third term for Félix Tshisekedi, opposition outraged

A debate has arisen in the Democratic Republic of Congo about a possible constitutional amendment to allow President Félix Tshisekedi to run for a third term, prompting outrage from the opposition.

Mar 9 • 10:07 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Here’s why there is no state of war

The article discusses the constitutional debate in the U.S. regarding the powers to declare war and direct military operations between Congress and the President.

Mar 6 • 11:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: Former President Sirleaf Rekindles Debate Over 'Racist' Constitutional Clause

Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has sparked a national debate by urging lawmakers to amend a constitutional clause that restricts citizenship to people of 'Negro descent.'

Mar 6 • 09:46 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Pride of Being the Servant of the People: The Former Director of the House of Representatives Legislative Bureau Talks About the Power to Hear "Small Voices"

Yukinobu Tachibana, the former director of the House of Representatives Legislative Bureau, emphasizes the importance of listening to the 'small voices' that often go unheard in Japanese constitutional discussions.

Mar 3 • 22:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The judges out of tune dismantle the 'fake'. 'And now enough with the factions'

Fifty judges from various roles across Italy openly support the separation of careers and challenge the narrative of misinformation surrounding the constitutional reform.

Mar 1 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

From 'marajás' to 'penduricalhos': discussion on limiting the remuneration of public agents has lasted more than 60 years

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court is currently considering decisions that address the limitations on the remuneration of public servants, a topic that has been under debate for over 60 years.

Mar 1 • 07:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Podcast analyzes debate on ending the 6x1 work schedule, with political and lobby disputes

The President of the Chamber of Deputies, Hugo Motta, is pushing for a constitutional amendment to end the 6x1 work schedule, amid political tensions and lobbying efforts against the measure.

Feb 27 • 08:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How does the approved 40-hour workweek in Mexico compare with the rest of Latin America? (and why Argentina is a separate case)

The Mexican Congress has approved a constitutional amendment to gradually reduce the workweek from 48 to 40 hours by 2030, igniting a regional debate on labor hours in Latin America.

Feb 27 • 00:07 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Active-duty military request intervention from the Constitutional Court to participate in the debate of their social security law

Active-duty military personnel in Ecuador have called on the Constitutional Court to intervene and allow their participation in the discussion regarding a social security law for the Armed Forces.

Feb 25 • 21:23 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Maciej Gutowski, Piotr Kardas: Still About Nonexistent Judgments and the Rule of Law Dispute

The article discusses the debate surrounding judgments from judges appointed under the controversial neo-KRS recommendations in Poland, focusing on legal and constitutional implications.

Feb 24 • 04:46 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Introduction of a lawsuit petition... "Only increases litigation costs" "Enhancing the guarantee of fundamental rights"

A new law allowing constitutional complaints regarding violations of basic rights is causing a heated debate between the Supreme Court and the Constitutional Court in South Korea.

Feb 23 • 13:05 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae: Reforming the Judicial System Could Be a Constitutional Matter

Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae has expressed concerns about the ruling party's judicial reform bills, emphasizing the need for public debate and discussion as they could fundamentally change South Korea's judiciary system.

Feb 23 • 01:56 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Debate in the editorial office / The condemnation of Smer voters will not confuse us

Prime Minister Robert Fico is advocating significant changes to laws regarding cooperating defendants in response to a Constitutional Court ruling that halted supportive legislation for accused individuals.

Feb 20 • 11:58 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Center-Right Ogawa Representative Discusses Constitutional Revisions, Including Dissolution Rights

Representative Junya Ogawa of the Center-Right Reform Union discusses specific constitutional revisions needed for Japan, including limitations on the Prime Minister's dissolution rights and the merging of upper house electoral districts.

Feb 15 • 03:20 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Debate in the editorial office / Matovič returns because he works. Fico is frustrated that he does not govern his own, but Šimečka is under pressure too

Political analysts discuss the implications of the Constitutional Court's recent decisions in Slovakia and ongoing controversies involving prominent political figures.

Feb 13 • 07:56 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Charged Sessions and Sharp Division: The Story of Constitutional Amendments in Somalia

The Somali parliament is embroiled in intense debate over proposed amendments to the transitional constitution, highlighting deep political divisions and unrest among lawmakers.

Feb 12 • 14:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

U.S. politicians oppose Trump's attempt to organize federal elections

U.S. politicians from both parties are united against President Trump's proposal to nationalize the electoral system, which he claims is necessary to combat alleged massive election fraud.

Feb 11 • 21:50 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Dispute between Venizelos and the Government over Article 86 – The Mutual Attacks

A heated debate erupts between Evangelos Venizelos and the government's spokesperson over the implications of Article 86 of the Greek Constitution.

Feb 10 • 08:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Motta sends PEC that ends the 6x1 schedule to the CCJ and says that, later, the text will be debated in a special committee

President of the Chamber, Hugo Motta, has announced the submission of a constitutional amendment to abolish the 6x1 work schedule for the Commission of Constitution and Justice, with plans for further debate in a special committee.

Feb 9 • 15:37 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The reform cancels the last totalitarian remnant. Some judges wear the toga like transformists

Italy's upcoming constitutional referendum on justice reform scheduled for March 22-23 is causing significant political debate, with proponents planning a vigorous campaign amid criticisms.

Feb 9 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Priit Pikamäe: Purposefully Aimless Court Reform

Priit Pikamäe discusses the ongoing debate surrounding the court administrative model in Estonia, highlighting significant constitutional issues that require clear communication.

Feb 8 • 07:29 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Bauk: The Constitutional Court has 'cut off' Piletić so we can now call him Otpiletić

During a parliamentary debate on the constitutional court's decision regarding personal assistance law, Arsen Bauk accused the ruling party of neglecting people with disabilities, while the opposition demanded an apology from Minister Marin Piletić.

Feb 6 • 13:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A ruling that endorses the Constitutional strategy on amnesty

The ruling from the Court of Justice of the European Union recognizes the immunity of Carles Puigdemont, highlighting issues regarding parliamentary immunity and its implications for the ongoing amnesty debate.

Feb 5 • 16:02 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

The Anm has colonized the Csm with the currents. The propaganda against the referendum has been dismantled

The article discusses a controversial statement made by magistrate Silvia Albano regarding constitutional justice reform, sparking significant debate.

Feb 5 • 10:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City of Greater Recife bans the use of masks at carnival parties, sparking debate about personal freedom rights

The Greater Recife municipality's ban on masks at carnival festivities has ignited discussions about personal freedom and the constitutional validity of the law.

Feb 5 • 04:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Firewall in Karlsruhe: Should the AfD be allowed to appoint constitutional judges?

The debate over whether the AfD should be eligible to appoint constitutional judges has sparked significant dissent during a discussion organized by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation in Karlsruhe.

Feb 3 • 01:01 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Firewall in Karlsruhe: Should the AfD be allowed to appoint constitutional judges?

The debate at the Konrad Adenauer Foundation revealed significant dissent regarding the eligibility of AfD judges, questioning the effectiveness of the political firewall against the far-right party in Karlsruhe.

Feb 3 • 01:01 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

The Assembly will debate the dismissal of Miguel Ángel Rodríguez after the Constitutional Court lifted the PP's veto

The Assembly is set to discuss the removal of Miguel Ángel Rodríguez, the Chief of Staff for the President of the Community of Madrid, following the Constitutional Court's decision to lift the veto imposed by the PP party.

Feb 2 • 11:11 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

SDP Leader to Plenković: Respected Law Graduate, I Am Glad You Are on the Path of Sanader

The SDP leader criticized Prime Minister Plenković for rejecting a proposal regarding constitutional judges, emphasizing the need for consensus over political trade-offs during a heated parliamentary debate.

Jan 15 • 11:13 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

Freedom of expression for judges: the ECHR supports it

The article discusses the ongoing public debate regarding judges' rights to freely express their opinions, as supported by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) under the fundamental right of freedom of expression guaranteed by the constitution.

Jan 12 • 21:02 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Referendum on justice, the government has set the date: voting will take place on March 22 and 23

The Italian government has announced that the referendum on constitutional reforms related to justice will take place on March 22 and 23, coinciding with supplementary elections, amidst ongoing political debate.

Jan 12 • 16:16 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Rand Paul breaks with Trump on Venezuela, calls action ‘war’ as Senate prepares constitutional showdown

Senator Rand Paul criticizes U.S. actions in Venezuela as equivalent to war, urging for Congressional debate on the war powers associated with the removal of Nicolas Maduro.

Jan 6 • 20:11 UTC

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