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🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Peramato rises to García Ortiz's team and punishes the prosecutors of 'procés' and the prosecutor who opposed the leak of Ayuso's boyfriend's data

Spain's new Attorney General Teresa Peramato has made significant appointments favoring allies of her predecessor while sidelining critics involved in the controversial 'procés' investigations.

Feb 27 • 14:23 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Until now, attempts have been made to establish a dictatorship in disguise; the 'Ben Gvir Law' signifies that the mask has been removed

The Israeli government proposes a law to limit judicial oversight over ministerial appointments, aimed at protecting Itamar Ben Gvir's position.

Feb 24 • 04:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Political Persecution: Babiš Ignores Justice, Voters Again on Čapák. Červený is a Puppet

The article discusses the ongoing political controversies in Czech politics regarding Andrej Babiš's legal troubles and recent political appointments, highlighting concerns over public trust in the judiciary.

Feb 23 • 16:32 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

A special committee to promote a law preventing the Supreme Court from disqualifying ministers and aimed at protecting Ben Gvir's tenure approved

The Knesset committee approved the establishment of a special committee to promote a controversial law that would prevent judicial review of ministerial appointments, specifically aimed at safeguarding the tenure of National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

Feb 23 • 09:38 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The coalition is re-promoting a law to prevent the Supreme Court from disqualifying ministers

The Israeli Knesset committee is set to re-establish a special committee to advance a bill that would prevent judicial review of ministerial appointments, aimed at securing positions for controversial ministers.

Feb 22 • 19:46 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Is the president preparing to veto the KRS law? Here are the provisions that were included in it

The Polish government is facing potential presidential veto regarding the newly passed amendments to the KRS law, which aim to reform judicial appointments and ensure greater independence from political interference.

Feb 19 • 14:33 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Mariusz Załucki: Change of Power as the Expiration Date of Judicial Nominations

The article discusses the implications of a change in power on judicial nominations in Poland.

Feb 18 • 04:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The Speaker of the Seimas nominates Artūras Drigotas as a candidate for judges of the Constitutional Court

The Speaker of the Seimas, J.Olekas, has nominated Artūras Drigotas for a judgeship in the Constitutional Court, following the annulment of the previous nomination of Julių Sabatauską due to constitutional non-compliance.

Feb 17 • 07:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Supreme Court ignores the Constitutional Court and confronts it for endorsing the 'finger-pointing' in the Prosecutor's Office: 'Seeing things this way would mean a serious setback in the Rule of Law'

The Supreme Court of Spain has rejected the Constitutional Court's endorsement of discretionary appointments in the Prosecutor's Office, asserting the need to uphold the principles of merit and capability.

Feb 16 • 11:49 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Emboldened by the number in the Senate, the Government says it will finally send the papers of about 50 judges in March

The Argentine government plans to send proposals for around 50 federal judges to the Senate in March, following a recent labor reform vote that established a new majority in the chamber.

Feb 15 • 23:44 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump ousts judge-installed prosecutor; constitutional expert says Article II leaves no doubt

President Trump has terminated U.S. attorney Donald Kinsella, citing constitutional authority, which has sparked debates over presidential power and judicial appointments.

Feb 13 • 23:08 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Dismissal of two disciplinary spokespeople, nominees of Schab and the president of the District Court in Płock

Two local disciplinary spokespeople in Poland have been dismissed amid controversies involving their appointments during the PiS government.

Feb 13 • 18:29 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

While the High Court is alarmed by the lack of judge appointments, Levin continues to complete the coup

The Israeli High Court expresses concern over the delay in appointing judges amid political turmoil.

Feb 13 • 04:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

You had, coalition, places in the Constitutional Tribunal ...

The ruling coalition in Poland has seemingly lost its opportunity to fill vacant positions in the Constitutional Tribunal due to a legal challenge filed by PiS against its own regulations governing judicial appointments.

Feb 11 • 18:05 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Marina: a Yes against the market of appointments

Marina Berlusconi publicly supports the justice reform referendum, highlighting the need to curb the influence of political currents in judicial appointments.

Feb 11 • 04:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

PiS Wants to Block the Election of New Judges to the Constitutional Tribunal. Checkmate in the Tribunal Case?

Polish lawmakers from the ruling party PiS have filed a complaint with the Constitutional Tribunal challenging the legal provisions related to the election of new judges.

Feb 10 • 09:43 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Red Robes Reject the PD: "Opposition Too Weak"

Italian judges criticize the PD for weakness in opposing government reforms that could affect judicial appointments.

Feb 9 • 04:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

They appeal to Karol Nawrocki. They fear the president's use of veto

The Polish Judges Association "Iustitia" urges President Karol Nawrocki to sign legislation ensuring judicial appointments are constitutionally compliant, warning that a veto could jeopardize judicial independence.

Feb 8 • 20:51 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Danielle Smith defends plan to withhold funding for Alberta judges

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith justifies her proposal to withhold funding for judges as a negotiating tactic to gain more influence over judicial appointments.

Feb 8 • 14:41 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Colby Cosh: Why can Quebec ask for judicial reform, but not Alberta?

The article discusses Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's request for the federal government to allow Alberta more say in judicial appointments, similar to Quebec's arrangement, while also challenging recent bilingualism requirements for judges.

Feb 8 • 11:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

HDZ representative accuses the left: 'They want to appoint judges who will ideologically be closer to them than the majority of citizens'

HDZ MP Nikola Mažar sharply criticized the left on Facebook, urging the opposition to stop obstructing the selection of the Supreme Court president and constitutional judges.

Jan 16 • 17:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Benčić: We have Trump imitators around the world, and even Plenković is trying

Benčić criticized the influence of Trump-style politics globally and within Croatia, specifically mentioning attempts by Prime Minister Plenković to influence judicial appointments.

Jan 15 • 13:21 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

The Supreme Court Judge Responded to Plenković's Statements. "Everyone Would Have a Paw on the Judiciary"

Supreme Court Judge Damir Kos criticized Prime Minister Andrej Plenković's plan regarding appointments to the Constitutional and Supreme Courts, stating that it undermines judicial integrity.

Jan 12 • 21:36 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Should statesman Plenković play dirty political games?!

The article discusses Plenković's insistence on parliament choosing two constitutional judges to maintain a majority in the Constitutional Court, amid ongoing political trading without significant new developments.

Jan 10 • 10:34 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Conflict of Plenković, SDP, judges. Supreme Court: We urge that the head be elected as soon as possible

The Supreme Court urges for the election of its president without delay amid conflicts involving Prime Minister Plenković and SDP regarding judicial appointments.

Jan 8 • 15:03 UTC

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