Sánchez has already accumulated more than half of the decrees rejected in Congress during this legislature
Pedro Sánchez's government faces significant setbacks as the Congress once again rejects crucial social protection measures intended to support vulnerable populations.
Salvador City Hall publishes decrees and authorizes possession of 36 abandoned properties in the Comércio neighborhood
The city of Salvador has authorized the government to take possession of 36 abandoned properties as part of a new initiative to manage urban decay.
Double blow from Junts to the Government: the second attempt to approve the 'social shield' fails and the decree to cap prices in emergencies falls
The Spanish Congress rejects two crucial decrees from the Sánchez government concerning social protections and price caps, marking a significant setback for the coalition.
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.
Ministers confirm the sending of the National Force of the SUS and recognition of the state of emergency decree in Juiz de Fora
Federal ministers confirmed the deployment of the SUS National Force and recognized emergency decrees in Juiz de Fora, following severe flooding that caused fatalities and displacements.
Journal of Laws from February 24, 2026
The article discusses several decrees issued by various Polish ministries regarding healthcare and labor regulations.
Zema decrees mourning after tragedy in Juiz de Fora and Ubá; rains leave more than 20 dead and hundreds homeless
Governor Romeu Zema has declared three days of official mourning in Minas Gerais following severe rains that resulted in significant casualties in Juiz de Fora and Ubá.
Justice decrees preventive detention of suspect of attempting to kill nurse in São Luís; he remains at large
A judge has ordered the preventive detention of a suspect in the attempted murder of a nurse in São Luís, Brazil, with the suspect currently on the run.
"One does not eradicate an ideology with decrees": the dissolution of groups, a legislative tool of contested effectiveness
The article discusses the controversial effectiveness of dissolving extremist groups in France in light of recent legal actions taken after a violent incident that resulted in a death.
Ministry of Health changes zonal coordinations to provincial directions as part of its new territorial organization
The Ecuadorian Ministry of Public Health has restructured its territorial organization by replacing zonal coordinations and district directions with decentralized units and provincial directions, in accordance with recent executive decrees.
Case Nery: STJ decrees new arrest of PMs suspected of forging confrontation in lawyer's death case
The Superior Court of Justice in Brazil has ordered the preventive detention of several military police officers suspected of fabricating a confrontation linked to the murder of lawyer Renato Nery.
Central Bank decrees liquidation of Banco Pleno, which was part of Master
The Central Bank of Brazil has announced the judicial liquidation of Banco Pleno S.A., extending the same status to its affiliated company, Pleno Distribuidora, due to compliance and management issues.
BC decrees liquidation of Banco Pleno, which was part of the Master conglomerate
Brazil's Central Bank has decreed the extrajudicial liquidation of Banco Pleno, linked to the Master conglomerate, amid financial fraud investigations.
Justice reform, the implementing decrees are ready. Conflict. Nordio: "They are drafts, open to dialogue"
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticizes judges for obstructing government action as the implementation of new justice reform decrees approaches.
Guatemala decrees state of prevention; operational plan for security is established
Guatemala has declared a state of prevention to address gang violence, allowing security forces to take specific actions for public safety.
Moraes decrees the lifting of bank secrecy of suspects to investigate the sale of data from STF ministers
Brazil's Minister Alexandre de Moraes has authorized the lifting of bank secrecy for suspects in an investigation into the sale of data regarding Supreme Court ministers and their families.
Justice decrees the arrest of the pilot of the ship that sank in AM
A Brazilian pilot has been ordered to be arrested following a fatal boat sinking incident in the Amazon, which resulted in three deaths and several missing persons.
Meloni intensifies her campaign against immigrants, NGOs, and protesters with decrees
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has implemented a series of restrictive measures aimed at immigrants, NGOs, and activists under the guise of security concerns.
The Mafia Group is Selecting Land through Beneš Decrees, Says Former Head of the Land Fund Marosz
The former head of the Slovak Land Fund, Ján Marosz, claims that mafia groups exploit Beneš Decrees to acquire land, with minimal resistance from government officials.
February 12, 1542, discovery of the Amazon River
The article discusses the historical significance of the Amazon River, claiming Ecuadorian ownership based on royal decrees, and recounts its discovery by Francisco de Orellana in 1542.
During the legislative recess, Milei issued almost as many DNU as all the laws enacted throughout 2025
During Argentina's legislative recess, President Javier Milei signed eleven urgent decrees, nearly matching the total laws enacted by Congress for the year 2025.
Suzano decrees fiscal intervention in the concession of the waste collection company
Suzano has declared a fiscal intervention in Renova Suzano Ambiental Ltda due to ongoing labor strikes affecting waste collection services in the city.
State Medical Aid: Sébastien Lecornu Signs Two Decrees of 'Reform'
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has signed two decrees aimed at reforming State Medical Aid for undocumented immigrants, focusing on combating fraud and modernizing state IT systems.
Pernambuco decrees optional point for public servants during carnival
The government of Pernambuco has declared an optional holiday for public servants in non-essential services during this year's carnival.
Argentinian lawyer says she is 'dying of fear' after Justice decrees prison for racial slander in RJ
Argentinian lawyer Agostina Páez expressed her fear following a preventive detention order issued by the Rio de Janeiro court for allegedly making racist remarks against bar staff in Ipanema.
Is the Collapse of the Quiet Pact on the Horizon? Fico Deals a Serious Blow to Orban with One Move
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has caused a rift in the alliance with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán by amending a criminal law that penalizes public criticism of the Beneš decrees.
Useful is the clampdown on crimes. It is a message from the State that acts as a deterrent
The article discusses how government security decrees may lead to an increase in reported crimes, arguing that such measures serve as a deterrent rather than a direct cause of crime increases.
What measures are included in the decrees approved by the Government? From pensions to support for electric cars
The Government has approved two decrees involving nearly 30 policies that require the Congress's approval, focusing on pensions and broader social safety net issues.
Justice decrees preventive detention of elderly man with marijuana greenhouse in Rorainópolis
A judge in Roraima has ordered the preventive detention of 61-year-old José de Maria Menezes da Silva, also known as 'Zé Valdo', for maintaining a hidden marijuana cultivation greenhouse and possessing a firearm illegally.
The Government approves two decrees: one only on pensions and the other with the entire social shield, including anti-eviction measures
The Spanish government has approved two decrees, one focused solely on pensions and the other encompassing a comprehensive social safety net that includes anti-eviction measures.
Moncloa proposes to separate pension increases and the prohibition of evictions into different decrees to ensure pension payments
The Sumar government is considering separating pension issues from the omnibus decree in order to secure a moratorium on evictions with the support of Junts and PNV.
Police threatened to disperse the protest on Beneš decrees according to organizers. Fico's amendment was not applied
In Bratislava, police reportedly sought to avoid enforcing a law criminalizing criticism of the Beneš decrees during a protest against collective guilt led by young activists.
The left raises pressure for the government not to drop protection against evictions
Left-wing groups are increasing pressure on the government to maintain eviction protections as the Council of Ministers prepares to approve new decrees.
Hungarians by the Danube! / Beneš's decrees brought them cattle, then Štúr also came
The article explores the historical significance of the town named after Ľudovít Štúr, emphasizing its connections to Slovak nationalism despite his never having visited it.
Almost half of Putin's presidential decrees in 2025 are secret, what they included
The article discusses the confidentiality surrounding nearly half of Vladimir Putin's presidential decrees issued in 2025 and their implications for sensitive administrative actions.
Beneš Decrees Are a Stick Against Orbán. Magyar Needs to Gain a Constitutional Majority, Explains Varga
The article discusses how the Beneš decrees are perceived as a tool against Orbán, with insights from Varga on the need for a constitutional majority in Hungary.
Pellgrini offended by Magyar's letter about Benes's decrees / The leader of the Hungarian opposition stated that he will continue to use the term Felvidék in response to the president
Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar has confirmed his intention to continue using the term Felvidék despite President Pellegrini's objections, which he deemed offensive.
Almost Half of Putin’s 2025 Decrees Kept Secret – Vyorstka
An analysis revealed that approximately 45% of over 1,000 decrees signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2025 were classified and not disclosed to the public.
Péter Magyar initiated the conflict. Pellegrini claims that PS is interfering in Hungarian elections
Slovak coalition politicians and the president have claimed that Progresívne Slovensko's recent focus on the Beneš decrees is an interference in Hungary's electoral campaign, following sharp criticism from Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar against a proposed criminal law.
Newsfilter: Unprecedented - Orbán is suing Ursula von der Leyen over Fico
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is taking legal action against European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen regarding a recent amendment in Slovakia's penal code that introduces a new crime for denying and questioning the Beneš decrees.
A Ghost That Refuses to Leave - Beneš's Decrees as Trauma of Slovak Politics
The article discusses how Beneš's decrees continue to affect property disputes in Slovakia, causing feelings of injustice among those involved, and highlights the ongoing influence of the past on the present.
Polish Monitor from January 7, 2026 (positions 23 - 33)
The article lists presidential decrees regarding the awarding of honors in Poland from November 2025.
Novel on Beneš's Decrees / Fico Helped Orbán's Opponent in the Campaign. Did He Not Undermine His Friend?
The article discusses the unexpected political move by progressive factions in southern Slovakia addressing the controversial Beneš decrees while highlighting the implications of Fico's support for Orbán's opponent.
Monitor Polski from January 5, 2026 (positions 11-22)
This article details various decrees by the President of the Republic of Poland concerning the awarding of orders on specific dates in October 2025.
Milei decrees that intelligence agents can make arrests without judicial orders
Argentine President Javier Milei has issued a decree reforming the intelligence system, granting agents greater power to arrest individuals without judicial approval, leading to concerns about the establishment of a 'secret police.'
The 25 decrees processed as bills are blocked
The Congress is paralyzed, affecting 145 laws, including the arms embargo on Israel and the control of RTVE.
Orbán's challenger Magyar promises to expel the Slovak ambassador, protests planned in Budapest over Beneš decrees
Magyar, a challenger to Orbán, has vowed to expel the Slovak ambassador amidst protests in Budapest over newly enforced laws regarding the Beneš decrees.
The environmental studies for the marine parks have been approved - Presidential Decrees will follow
The approval of environmental studies for two new national marine parks aims to protect over 35% of Greece's territorial waters.
Dispute over Beneš decrees: Fico's problem with the Hungarians in the country
The Slovak government penalizes criticism of the Beneš decrees, prompting protests by the Hungarian minority against Prime Minister Robert Fico.
I Doubt the Beneš Decrees
The article criticizes a new provision in the Slovak Penal Code that criminalizes the denial or questioning of the Beneš Decrees, arguing that it undermines the rule of law in Slovakia.