There will be no changes to the dry law for the 2027 elections: Niels Olsen's project was not processed
Ecuador will maintain its dry law regulations for the upcoming 2027 sectional elections because a proposed reform was not processed in time by the National Assembly.
Journal of Laws from February 17, 2026 (positions 174-180)
This article details several laws passed in Poland concerning traffic regulations, the establishment of War Invalids Day, changes to the electoral code, restrictions on public officials' business activities, and amendments to commercial company law.
TSE President presents code of conduct for judges in this year's elections; see rules
The president of Brazil's Superior Electoral Court (TSE), Cármen Lúcia, introduced guidelines for ethical conduct for electoral judges during the 2026 elections.
Tension at the STF Intensifies and Affects the Court in a Year of Electoral Strain
The Supreme Federal Court is experiencing maximum tension due to President Edson Fachin's decision to create a code of conduct for court ministers, which may impact crucial decisions for the country this year.
Cármen and Fachin's signal for a code of ethics in the Supreme Court is seen as positive, but with uncertain effectiveness
The signal from Supreme Court Justices Edson Fachin and Cármen Lúcia in favor of a code of ethics is seen positively, though experts stress the need for concrete implementation and broader recommendations for electoral judges.
We must be rigorous and uncompromising with any ethical deviation, says Cármen Lúcia, rapporteur of the code of ethics
Minister Cármen Lúcia emphasized the need for judges to make clear and transparent decisions without being influenced by specific interests during the opening speech of the Supreme Electoral Court's year of work.
Irregular funds for electoral campaigns are not a criminal offense, the Prosecutor's Office decides how to investigate it
The Prosecutor's Office has determined that irregular financing to electoral campaigns is not specifically classified as a criminal offense under the Comprehensive Organic Criminal Code (COIP), leaving the agency to decide on the investigation based on evidence found.