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🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Appointments to the Constitutional Tribunal. Is it still law or just politics?

The ongoing political battle over appointments to Poland's Constitutional Tribunal reflects deep polarization and raises questions about the role of legal arguments in political decisions.

Mar 23 • 06:00 UTC
🌍 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

Is President Karol Nawrocki Using His Veto Power Too Often? Survey Results

The article discusses a survey on Polish citizens' opinions regarding President Karol Nawrocki's use of veto powers, including constitutional regulations and comparison with previous presidents' activities.

Mar 21 • 07:39 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Newspaper wins against the Pentagon

A federal judge has ruled in favor of The New York Times, requiring the Pentagon to amend its press regulations that were deemed unconstitutional.

Mar 20 • 23:27 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

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

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

Mar 20 • 10:19 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

The Council of State: Adoption Rights for Same-Sex Couples, the Rationale, and the Minority Opinion

The Greek Council of State has recognized the right of same-sex couples to adopt children, deeming it constitutional and compliant with existing marriage laws for same-sex partners.

Mar 20 • 09:45 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Robert Gwiazdowski: Dribbling at the Constitutional Tribunal

The article discusses the ongoing controversy surrounding judges of the Polish Constitutional Tribunal, highlighting past and current selection processes by the legislature.

Mar 20 • 03:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Surprise twist in Parliament: Controversial law goes to the Constitutional Committee after all

The Finnish Parliamentary Committee on Social Affairs and Health has decided to seek an assessment from the Constitutional Committee regarding proposed changes to laws governing digital services for the elderly.

Mar 19 • 13:22 UTC
🇫🇮 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 • 12:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

The president sees no reason for his powers to be taken away. Babiš 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 • 11:48 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Indigenous People Deprived of Electoral Rights

The General Council of the INE in Mexico has decided to include indigenous membership data on voting IDs, but this does not equate to guaranteed electoral rights, raising constitutional concerns.

Mar 19 • 07:00 UTC
🇵🇱 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 • 03:52 UTC
🇪🇨 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 • 20:13 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
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Health Committee of the Seimas Postponed the Discussion of the Health Insurance Law Amendments

The Seimas Health Committee decided to postpone the discussion on the amendments to the Health Insurance Law due to concerns about its constitutionality and errors from a previous government.

Mar 18 • 09:18 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
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Vondráček from SPD proposes constitutional changes, but failed the constitutional law exam

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

Mar 18 • 04:00 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
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Piotr Szymaniak: The Tribunal evaded, but there's nothing to celebrate

The article discusses the ongoing conflicts and controversial decisions surrounding the Polish Constitutional Tribunal and the political maneuvers by ruling parties.

Mar 17 • 17:06 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
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The K, the UCR, and the Left Reject the Privatization of Public Media in Buenos Aires Announced by Jorge Macri

The announcement by Jorge Macri to privatize two radio stations and the City Channel has faced backlash from various political factions in Buenos Aires, declaring the move unconstitutional.

Mar 17 • 09:01 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
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Maciej Gutowski, Piotr Kardas: A Few Questions About the Elections to the TC

The article discusses the importance of the Constitutional Tribunal in Poland's democratic system and the implications of its judicial appointments.

Mar 17 • 04:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MP points out unconstitutionality and undue exercise in requesting suspension of volunteers in public security of Florianópolis

The Public Ministry of Santa Catarina has pointed out constitutional violations in a municipal law creating a community security agents program in Florianópolis, leading to a recommendation for its suspension.

Mar 16 • 13:27 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Constitutional Committee Specifies the Criminal Offense of Violating Procedural Restrictions

The Riigikogu Constitutional Committee has supported an amendment stipulating that public officials can be criminally punished for knowingly violating procedural restrictions only if significant harm or substantial financial gain occurs.

Mar 16 • 11:48 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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Climate Group: 'Carbon Reduction Future Cannot Be Shifted... Stop Adding 'Convex Path' Options'

A climate group has criticized the ongoing discussions regarding the inclusion of a 'convex reduction path' in the national carbon neutrality law reform process, arguing it shifts reduction burdens to the future.

Mar 16 • 07:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Prof. Jerzy Pisuliński: Can the Constitutional Tribunal Turn Back Time?

A group of PiS lawmakers is petitioning the Constitutional Tribunal to declare the current selection process for judges unconstitutional, arguing it infringes upon the continuity and individual terms of judges.

Mar 15 • 14:40 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 Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A judge declared unconstitutional an article of the labor reform

A judge in Córdoba, Argentina, ruled that a provision of the labor reform is unconstitutional, citing issues with equality before the law.

Mar 13 • 15:49 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

The Sejm selected six judges for the Constitutional Tribunal. Żurek appeals to Nawrocki

The Polish Sejm has appointed six judges to the Constitutional Tribunal, raising questions about the acceptance of oaths by the new members and potential challenges to the validity of parliamentary elections.

Mar 13 • 15:32 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

New decision on restriction of Italian citizenship does not end the case, says lawyer

Italy's Constitutional Court upheld a law restricting citizenship access to descendants born abroad, but legal experts believe this is not the final word on the issue.

Mar 13 • 14:16 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

"Discriminate Gay Couples". On Same-Sex Adoption, the Word to the Constitutional Court

A Venetian court has consulted the Constitutional Court regarding a gay couple's right to adopt, challenging a law that currently prohibits same-sex couples from doing so.

Mar 13 • 10:44 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Elections to the Constitutional Tribunal. PiS Candidate Without Recommendation

During a recent meeting, the committee gave positive recommendations to several candidates for the Constitutional Tribunal while rejecting one from PiS.

Mar 13 • 07:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Italian citizenship: Court's decision to maintain restriction frustrates lawyers; understand impact for Brazilians

A recent decision by the Italian Constitutional Court upheld restrictions on Italian citizenship, surprising immigration lawyers who anticipated the law would be deemed unconstitutional.

Mar 13 • 04:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Robert Gwiazdowski: The Spirit of Hans Kelsen in the Constitutional Tribunal

The Polish Constitutional Tribunal is undergoing a quick reshuffle to restore the influence of Civic Platform supporters, reflecting a historical pattern in Polish politics.

Mar 13 • 03:42 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The Production of 'Legislative Corpses' by the National Council and the Blackmailing Practices of the European Commission

The Slovak government discusses the potential repeal of a law intended to protect whistleblowers, which has been suspended by the Constitutional Court.

Mar 12 • 19:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Italian Constitutional Court maintains restrictions on citizenship by blood right

The Italian Constitutional Court upheld the legitimacy of a law imposing restrictions on citizenship by descent for individuals born abroad.

Mar 12 • 16:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Italian Court Rejects Appeal and Upholds Law Restricting Italian Citizenship to Foreigners

The Italian Constitutional Court upheld a law that restricts citizenship grants to foreigners, dismissing claims of unconstitutionality.

Mar 12 • 15:33 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Defeat for Söder's Federal Armed Forces Act: Court: Universities do not have to cooperate with the Bundeswehr

The Bavarian Constitutional Court ruled that universities cannot be compelled by the state government to cooperate with the Bundeswehr, negating a significant provision of a law pushed by Minister President Markus Söder.

Mar 12 • 15:05 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

LRT Administration: Changing the Law Would Make the Broadcaster Dependent, Interfering with Content

The LRT claims that proposed legislative amendments would undermine its independence and violate EU media freedom norms.

Mar 12 • 10:07 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

The Presidium of the Sejm selected candidates for judges of the Constitutional Tribunal

The Presidium of the Sejm has recommended six candidates for judges of the Constitutional Tribunal, with opposition parties also proposing their own candidates ahead of the voting.

Mar 11 • 16:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Italian Citizenship: Court Analyzes Constitutionality of Law Impacting Brazilian Descendants

Italy's Constitutional Court is examining the constitutionality of a new citizenship law affecting Brazilian descendants of Italian citizens.

Mar 11 • 15:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Italian citizenship: Court analyzes constitutionality of law that impacts Brazilian descendants

The Italian Constitutional Court is examining the constitutionality of recent changes to citizenship laws that affect descendants of Italians born abroad, particularly impacting Brazilian citizens.

Mar 11 • 14:14 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Nine urgent laws sent by Daniel Noboa to the Assembly since his inauguration in May 2025

Since his inauguration in May 2025, President Daniel Noboa has sent nine economic urgent law projects to the National Assembly.

Mar 11 • 12:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Constitutional Court criticizes the way Ayuso's Government changed the law to control Telemadrid

The Constitutional Court of Spain ruled that the Ayuso government violated the political rights of the opposition when it changed the law governing Telemadrid without allowing amendments.

Mar 11 • 12:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Parliament elects a new deputy ombudsman today

Finnish parliament members are voting today for a new deputy ombudsman, with two candidates proposed by the Constitutional Law Committee.

Mar 10 • 23:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The government bill criticized as a total failure is under scrutiny

A government bill aimed at easing temporary employment contracts will be reviewed by the Constitutional Law Committee following expert recommendations.

Mar 10 • 11:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Draft Law on Easing Fixed-term Employment Contracts to be Sent for Constitutional Review

Finland's parliamentary committee has decided to send a bill aimed at easing restrictions on fixed-term employment contracts for constitutional review, delaying its potential implementation.

Mar 10 • 11:12 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Moon Hyung-bae: 'Distortion of Law Crime, Legislation by the National Assembly Must Be Respected... I Have Also Been Reported Multiple Times'

Former Constitutional Court Chief Justice Moon Hyung-bae emphasized the importance of respecting the legislation of the 'Judicial Three Laws' led by the Democratic Party, while discussing the implications of the 'distortion of law' crime.

Mar 10 • 07:00 UTC

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