LIVE: The Constitutional Court examines the case regarding the use of minority languages
The Constitutional Court of Latvia is examining a case concerning the obligation of public media to broadcast programs in minority languages.
VIDEO: The Constitutional Court reviews the case on the use of minority languages
The Constitutional Court of Latvia is reviewing a case concerning the obligations of public media to produce content in minority languages, which some lawmakers argue undermines the status of the Latvian language.
‘Gateway to Constitutional Amendment’ Citizens' Voting Law Passes with Majority Support... Legislative Void Resolved After 11 Years
A newly revised Citizens' Voting Law that ensures the voting rights of overseas citizens passed the National Assembly, finally resolving a legislative gap that has lasted over 11 years after a Constitutional Court ruling.
The Justice Council is considering appealing to the Constitutional Court regarding judges' pension calculation
The Justice Council in Latvia plans to appeal to the Constitutional Court if the Saeima adopts the special pension law for judges and prosecutors again without significant changes.
AfD Prohibition Proceedings: 'I am sure that Karlsruhe will take a different direction'
German Green Party politician Till Steffen expresses confidence that the Federal Constitutional Court will approach the AfD prohibition proceedings differently than a recent Cologne ruling.
Bauska and Preili Municipalities Promise Protests After Turning to the Constitutional Court Over Wind Farm Dispute
Bauska and Preili municipalities are opposing wind farm projects by appealing to the Constitutional Court and planning protests against halted territorial planning regulations.
The Constitutional Court declares that a pretrial detainee has the right to know the evidence against them even if the case is under secrecy
The Spanish Constitutional Court has unanimously ruled that pretrial detainees must be informed of the specific evidence against them, even in secret cases.
[Breaking News] Constitutional Court Law Amendment Introducing 'Lawsuit Review System' Passed in National Assembly
The National Assembly of South Korea passed an amendment to the Constitutional Court Law that introduces a new lawsuit review system allowing parties to appeal decisions of lower courts to the Constitutional Court for constitutional violations.
[Editorial] The Constitutional Court Expands 'Freedom of Assembly' Rejecting Supreme Court's Guilty Verdict
The Constitutional Court of Korea ruled against the strict punishment of participants in outdoor rallies for not filing advance reports, stating it excessively restricts the constitutional right to freedom of expression.
Podcast "Is That Just?": "The Most Dangerous Attack on Freedom of Speech"
In the podcast episode, former Constitutional Court judge Udo Di Fabio discusses the rise of political extremism and the perceived polarization of society, attributing it to a cultural fear of expressing dissenting opinions.
Azzariti: "The proposal of the center-right is at high risk of unconstitutionality"
Gaetano Azzariti, a constitutional lawyer, criticizes the new electoral law proposed by the center-right, emphasizing its potential unconstitutionality and questioning its claimed benefits for political stability.
Heating law of the coalition: How much pressure can the government put on members of parliament?
The German Constitutional Court is debating whether there should be a constitutional limit on the speed of legislative processes, prompted by a challenge related to the government's heating law.
Belgian Constitutional Court suspends new measures to limit the reception of asylum seekers and migrants
The Belgian Constitutional Court has suspended two new measures aimed at limiting asylum seekers and migrants in Belgium, which were approved by the government.
Read the presentation by Prof. Hrabar: Strong criticism of the Constitutional Court regarding surrogacy
Prof. Dubravka Hrabar criticized the Croatian Constitutional Court's decision on surrogacy at a round table discussion, calling it a serious threat to the rule of law and public order.
Federal Constitutional Court on Freedom of Expression: The Accusation of Fascism Can Have a Factual Reference
The Federal Constitutional Court in Germany has overturned two rulings that classified statements as insults, underscoring the role of strong criticisms of public officials in political discourse.
Bundestag: Is there a speed limit for legislation?
The German government is working to fulfill its promise to repeal the controversial heating law, while the Constitutional Court examines the expedited passage of the building energy law.
Lawsuit: Munich's Mayor Plans to Challenge Bed Tax Law at Federal Constitutional Court
The city of Munich is seeking to challenge a Bavarian law that prohibits a bed tax for tourists in hopes of generating additional revenue.
The Supreme Court rejects annulment of the conviction of García Ortiz and clears the way for the former Attorney General to go to the Constitutional Court
The Spanish Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of former Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz, allowing him to appeal to the Constitutional Court over alleged fundamental rights violations.
Constitutional Court: In certain cases, the lack of opportunity to renew civil proceedings does not contradict the Constitution
The Constitutional Court of Lithuania ruled that not allowing the renewal of civil proceedings in specific circumstances is constitutionally permissible.
Constitutional Court Dismisses Constitutional Petition Against Government's Provision of 'Immigration Biometrics' to Private Firms
The Constitutional Court dismissed a petition claiming the government's act of providing biometric data collected for immigration management purposes to private companies was unconstitutional.
Perfume seller Notino failed with constitutional complaint. Must disclose where it obtained Chanel products
The Czech perfume and cosmetics retailer Notino lost its constitutional complaint regarding the requirement to disclose the origin of its Chanel products, which the Constitutional Court deemed groundless.
Constitutional Court: 'The provision of the Assembly and Demonstration Act that uniformly punishes unreported outdoor assemblies is unconstitutional'
South Korea's Constitutional Court ruled that the provision of the Assembly and Demonstration Act that imposes uniform punishment for unreported outdoor assemblies is unconstitutional, allowing the National Assembly to amend the law by August 31, 2027.
Constitutional Court Rules 'Bundled Sales of Ads between Terrestrial and Local/Small Broadcasters' Constitutional
The Constitutional Court of Korea has upheld the system of bundling advertisements from terrestrial broadcasters with those from local and small broadcasters as constitutional.
The Constitutional Court will assess the president's decrees regarding the approval of incomplete government composition
The Constitutional Court of Lithuania is set to review presidential decrees that established two incomplete government cabinets, as legal complaints have been raised regarding their constitutionality.
Three lawsuits of unconstitutionality against the efficiency law in GAD were filed with the Constitutional Court
Three public actions of unconstitutionality were filed against the reform law of the Organic Code of Territorial Organization, Autonomy, and Decentralization in Ecuador.
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.
The Constitutional Court: You do not have to be in a coma to claim compensation for COVID vaccination
The Czech Constitutional Court ruled that individuals can seek compensation for adverse effects from COVID-19 vaccination without being in a coma.
Katinić Pleić: Surrogacy turns children into contractual objects and motherhood into a service
The Croatian Constitutional Court's recent ruling on the birth registration of a child born via surrogacy in war-torn Ukraine has sparked public attention due to the non-biological mother being registered as the legal parent.
Most on Surrogacy: A Precedent Has Been Set That Opens the Door to Circumventing the Law
Croatian politicians from the Most party have criticized a recent Constitutional Court ruling on surrogacy, claiming it sets a problematic precedent for circumventing Croatian law.
Reduced pensions for communist leaders are fine, said the Constitutional Court
The Czech Constitutional Court has ruled that reduced pensions for former communist leaders are lawful and justified.
Former KSČ Officials Will Continue to Receive Lower Pensions, Confirmed by the Constitutional Court
The Constitutional Court of Czechia has reaffirmed that former officials of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia (KSČ) will remain subject to reduced pensions in a recent ruling.
The Government appeals to the Constitutional Court regarding cuts to LGTBI+ regulations in the Valencian Community
The Spanish Government is challenging the Constitutional Court's changes to LGTBI+ regulations introduced by the PP and Vox in the Valencian Community.
The Constitutional Court will examine for the first time the failure of the Government to present Budgets
Spain's Constitutional Court is set to examine a case regarding the government's failure to present the annual budget, following a conflict initiated by the Senate led by the Popular Party (PP).
The Constitutional Court will examine the Government's refusal to present the Budgets after admitting the Senate's conflict of powers to process
The Constitutional Court in Spain will review the Senate's complaint against the government's failure to present the national budget, marking a significant legal event.
Zimbabwe: Constitutional Court Throws Out Bid to Overturn PVO Act
The Constitutional Court of Zimbabwe has rejected a legal challenge to the Private Voluntary Organisations Act, ruling that there was no constitutional breach in its passage.
Participants of the Constitutional Court's Student Competition: Trust in Latvia is Created by Its People
Students in a creative competition express their trust in Latvia through art, discussing the role of community and national events in fostering this trust.
The Constitutional Court launched an AI assistant. We tested it on the case of the non-appointment of a Turk
Czechia's Constitutional Court has introduced an AI assistant and tested its capabilities with a specific legal case.
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.
More than 160 legal opinions reached the Constitutional Court regarding the investment agreement with the United Arab Emirates
Over 160 amici curiae have submitted their opinions to Ecuador's Constitutional Court concerning the Bilateral Investment Treaty with the UAE, focusing on its constitutionality.
Action before the Constitutional Court seeks to stop the collection of waste fees in Quito
City officials in Quito have filed a legal action to halt the increased waste collection fees introduced on February 1st after residents expressed financial distress over the surging costs.
Spain’s top court rejects father’s bid to block daughter’s euthanasia
Spain's top court has denied a father's appeal to prevent his daughter from accessing euthanasia, affirming her legal right to choose this option under Spanish law.
Explaining the Confusion in Thai Politics: Why has the Asian 'Tiger' Become a 'Patient'?
Thailand is experiencing ongoing political confusion, transitioning from being known as the 'Asian Tiger' to now being labeled as the 'Asian Patient' due to repeated military coups and political strife.
The Catalan PP announces a challenge to the Constitutional Court against the limitation of speculative housing purchases agreed between Illa and the commoners
The Catalan PP plans to challenge the proposed law limiting speculative housing purchases in Catalonia, claiming it attacks private property rights.
Father cannot prevent daughter's euthanasia
A Spanish constitutional court has rejected a father's appeal to stop his daughter's request for euthanasia, which is scheduled for August 2024.
Current Lexicon: What is the Rent Brake?
The article discusses Germany's 'Rent Brake' law, which limits how much landlords can increase rents in areas with tight housing markets, and notes its recent approval by the Federal Constitutional Court.
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.
The Constitutional Court rejects the father's appeal to halt his daughter's euthanasia
Spain's Constitutional Court unanimously rejected an appeal from the father of Noelia, a 25-year-old paraplegic woman, aimed at halting her euthanasia, affirming her right to make this choice.
The Constitutional Court rejects the father's appeal to halt Noelia's euthanasia
The Constitutional Court of Spain has unanimously rejected an appeal from the father of Noelia, a young woman seeking euthanasia, which aimed to suspend her request on grounds of fundamental rights violations.
Corruption news filter: How far can Fico go? Can he simply erase cooperating defendants?
The article discusses Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico's attempts to change laws regarding cooperating witnesses following the Constitutional Court's suspension of a new provision.
‘We will exhaust all legal instances, one of them is the Constitutional Court,’ says Prefect Paola Pabón about the urgent law for efficiency in the GAD
Ecuadorian Prefect Paola Pabón has raised concerns about a proposed law that threatens the financial efficiency and effectiveness of local governments, particularly affecting poorer regions.