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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Former Fair Trade Commission Chairman Kim Hyung-bae publishes the 3rd edition of 'Theory and Practice of Fair Trade Law'

Kim Hyung-bae, former chairman of the Fair Trade Commission, has released the third edition of his book reflecting recent changes in fair trade laws and regulations.

Mar 22 • 23:18 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Final report of the project on the construction of social interest housing would be ready by Saturday

The National Assembly's Economic Development Commission aims to approve the report for the urgent housing law project this weekend.

Mar 20 • 13:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

National Human Rights Commission Expresses Opinion Against Arbitrary Crackdowns on Undocumented Migrants

The National Human Rights Commission of Korea criticized the Immigration Bureau’s crackdown on undocumented migrants at a Thai restaurant, calling for caution against 'rabbit hunting'-style policing but facing backlash for not addressing procedural violations.

Mar 20 • 03:11 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The request of 'Aušriečiai' has a 'second bottom': the election commission only partially considered it

The 'Nemuno Aušra' party requested a three-week delay in a decision by the election commission regarding alleged serious law violations pertaining to rental cars used by its officials.

Mar 19 • 08:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Brussels presents its major bet to boost company creation: establish companies "in 48 hours, at a cost of 100 euros and all in digital format"

The European Commission has unveiled EU Inc., a new corporate law framework aimed at simplifying the process of establishing companies in the EU.

Mar 18 • 11:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Graves in England and Wales could be reused after 100 years

A proposal by the Law Commission aims to allow graves over 100 years old in England and Wales to be reused to tackle burial space shortages and modernize burial laws.

Mar 18 • 00:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Old graves could be reused amid shortage of burial space

Graves over a century old may be reused in England and Wales as part of new proposals from the Law Commission to address burial space shortages.

Mar 18 • 00:01 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
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

EU Law: How the new legal form 'EU Inc.' is supposed to make Europe a start-up wonderland

The European Commission's new proposal for a legal structure called 'EU Inc.' aims to streamline regulations for start-ups across the EU, fostering growth and innovation.

Mar 17 • 17:22 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Head of State announced laws regarding the compensation for war damages by Russia and waste management

President Alar Karis approved two laws concerning the establishment of an international commission for Ukraine's damage claims and the procurement of waste recycling and disposal services by local governments.

Mar 17 • 11:32 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ford accused of limiting transparency law because of cellphone defeat in court

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is accused of circumventing transparency laws by using his personal phone for official communications, as revealed by call log discrepancies and a ruling by the Information and Privacy Commission.

Mar 16 • 18:09 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Report Ready for First Debate on Urgent Project for the Construction of Social Housing

The Ecuadorian National Assembly's Economic Development Commission approved a report for the first debate of an urgent law project aimed at incentivizing the construction of social housing to address the housing deficit.

Mar 16 • 16:42 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

L. Kasčiūnas: The Conservatives Request an Expert Evaluation on Amendments to the LRT Law

L. Kasčiūnas announced that the Conservative Party has submitted signatures for an expert evaluation regarding amendments to the law governing Lithuania's national broadcaster, LRT.

Mar 16 • 15:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Ministry of Development: Guidelines for the fee in favor of the Competition Commission for anonymous companies

Greece's Ministry of Development has clarified guidelines on the fee for the Competition Commission regarding the establishment and capital increase of anonymous companies, as per new regulations.

Mar 16 • 13:33 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Television Hokkaido Violates Freelance Law, Fair Trade Commission Issues Recommendation

Television Hokkaido has been found in violation of freelance laws for failing to clearly communicate terms to freelance staff, resulting in a formal recommendation from Japan's Fair Trade Commission.

Mar 16 • 10:30 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Former EU Chief Diplomat Borrell: EC Leader Unduly Favors the U.S. and Israel

Former EU chief diplomat Josep Borrell criticized the European Commission's leadership for favoring U.S. and Israeli interests over international law regarding military actions against Iran.

Mar 16 • 07:13 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The War and the New International Disorder

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has expressed doubts about the effectiveness of a rules-based international order in safeguarding EU interests amid growing geopolitical complexities.

Mar 15 • 09:06 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

‘The future of those who engage in organized crime will be extradition’, Rosa Torres, president of the Justice Commission

Rosa Torres, president of the Ecuadorian National Assembly's Justice Commission, discusses the new extradition law aimed at combating organized crime in Ecuador.

Mar 14 • 14:40 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Fair Trade Commission appoints Professors Hwang Tae-hee and Choi Han-soo as new non-executive members

Professors Hwang Tae-hee and Choi Han-soo have been appointed as new non-executive members of the Fair Trade Commission of Korea.

Mar 13 • 00:57 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

CPI of INSS approves the summons of Vorcaro's ex-girlfriend and brother-in-law

A parliamentary commission in Brazil announced the summons of Martha Graeff, ex-fiancée of banker Daniel Vorcaro, along with others, in connection to an investigation into frauds at the INSS.

Mar 12 • 13:55 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Arvanitis against von der Leyen: If Europe abandons international law, then it abandons its very reason for existence

Kostas Arvanitis criticizes the European Commission President's statement on the EU's foreign policy, linking it to a disregard for international law.

Mar 12 • 06:31 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Terrorism Concept to Include Political Activities’ Amendment… Human Rights Commission to Express Concerns About Violating Basic Rights

The National Human Rights Commission of Korea has expressed concerns about a proposed amendment to the anti-terrorism law that would expand the definition of terrorism to include actions aimed at obstructing political party activities.

Mar 12 • 04:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Times Square' in SP: luminous screens approved by the 'guardian' commission of the Clean City Law

A project to install large LED screens in downtown São Paulo was approved by the city's Commission for the Protection of Urban Landscape.

Mar 11 • 22:20 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Analysis of urgent law on tax incentives for donations of social interest housing begins

The National Assembly's Economic Development Commission in Ecuador has begun discussing a project aimed at establishing tax incentives for donors of social interest housing, intended to address the housing deficit in the country.

Mar 11 • 21:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Von der Leyen backtracks and now affirms the EU's 'unalterable commitment' to international law

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has reaffirmed the EU's unwavering commitment to international law following backlash from her earlier comments about the end of the rules-based world order.

Mar 11 • 09:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

CJN supports FCCPC's role in safeguarding Nigeria's business environment

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has emphasized the importance of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission in ensuring fair trade practices in Nigeria's business environment.

Mar 10 • 19:31 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Urgent law qualified to encourage the construction of affordable housing

The Ecuadorian National Assembly's Economic Development Commission will analyze a proposal to amend the Internal Tax Regime Law to promote affordable housing construction and reduce the housing deficit.

Mar 10 • 16:10 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

European Union: Is International Law a Barrier for Europe?

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, sparked controversy in her speech by questioning whether Europe should defend the rules-based world order.

Mar 10 • 13:12 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Plans to Punish Attacks on EMTs as Against State Officials, Decides Commission

A commission in Latvia has endorsed legal amendments that equate attacks on emergency medical service workers with attacks on state officials, aimed at increasing their protection.

Mar 10 • 13:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Government of Sánchez replies to Von der Leyen that "the alternative to international order is disorder": "One must choose between peace and war"

The Spanish government responded to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's supportive stance for the US against Iran, emphasizing that international law is crucial for global stability.

Mar 10 • 13:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Women's Rights Defense Commission of Alepe approved 82 proposals in 2025: 'the big problem is execution', says deputy

The Women's Rights Defense Commission of the Pernambuco Legislative Assembly approved 82 out of 134 proposals in 2025, highlighting the challenge of implementing these measures.

Mar 10 • 11:17 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

UN: Russia committed crimes against humanity by deporting Ukrainian children

The UN's Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine reports that Russian authorities have committed crimes against humanity by deporting and forcibly relocating Ukrainian children.

Mar 10 • 10:55 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

YKKAP Recommended for Violations of Subcontracting Law - 4,997 Tooling Stored Free of Charge

YKKAP has been reprimanded by the Japan Fair Trade Commission for violating subcontracting laws by having 4,997 toolings stored free of charge by contracted firms.

Mar 10 • 06:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Awarding Certificates to Citizens Who Resisted on December 3rd... Establishing the Light Commission

The South Korean government has announced the establishment of the 'Light Commission' to honor citizens who defended constitutional order against armed soldiers during the December 3rd emergency martial law.

Mar 10 • 04:04 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Riigikogu continues with the establishment of a commission investigating police leaders' cases

The Riigikogu's Constitutional Committee has decided to forward a proposal for forming a commission to investigate police leaders' criminal proceedings and the activities of the security police to the plenary session for its first reading.

Mar 9 • 19:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Yolanda Díaz attacks Von der Leyen over her position on the Iran war and demands that she 'defend international legality': 'The other is barbarism'

Yolanda Díaz criticized European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for her stance on the Iran war, demanding a defense of international law.

Mar 9 • 12:29 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

J. Olekas on the proposed amendments to the LRT law: The recommendations of the Venice Commission are close to it

J. Olekas indicated that a proposal regarding amendments to the LRT law was reached, aligning closely with the Venice Commission's recommendations.

Mar 9 • 10:01 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Live at 12: Discussion of the Police Chiefs Case Investigation Commission in the Riigikogu

The Riigikogu's constitutional commission is holding a public session to discuss the establishment of an investigation commission concerning the criminal proceedings against police chiefs in Estonia.

Mar 9 • 07:43 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Venice Commission has announced conclusions regarding amendments to the LRT law

The Venice Commission recommends a thorough analysis and impact assessment before proceeding with the legislative process regarding amendments to the LRT law in Lithuania.

Mar 7 • 18:06 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The Venice Commission urges to review the decision to freeze LRT funding

The Venice Commission has called for a review of the Lithuanian law that froze funding for the national broadcaster LRT, highlighting a lack of impact assessment and consultation.

Mar 7 • 15:48 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Commission will approve a project that may change the law and affect the auction of megaterminal

A parliamentary commission meeting will approve a project that could significantly alter port laws affecting a major auction.

Mar 7 • 13:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The European Commission is monitoring changes in the service law. Czechia may lose subsidies

The European Commission is scrutinizing modifications to Czechia's service law, which could jeopardize the country’s funding from the EU.

Mar 7 • 06:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Venice Commission on the Rule of Law Bill: Generally Positive Assessment

The Venice Commission deems Poland's rule of law bill generally compliant with European standards, praising certain elements while suggesting adjustments to specific provisions.

Mar 6 • 16:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

OAS Human Rights Commission demands thorough investigation and reparations for deaths in mega-operation in Rio

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights has called for a rigorous investigation into a deadly operation in Rio de Janeiro that resulted in 122 deaths, highlighting concerns over human rights violations.

Mar 6 • 15:59 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

M. Garbačiauskaitė-Budrienė: The Venice Commission will urgently assess the latest amendments to the LRT law

The Venice Commission is set to rapidly review the latest proposed amendments to the LRT law in Lithuania, with the results expected soon.

Mar 6 • 15:04 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The Venice Commission Will Urgently Evaluate the New LRT Law Amendments

The Venice Commission has decided to urgently assess the latest governance amendments to Lithuania's national radio and television.

Mar 6 • 13:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'Times Square' of SP to be discussed in meeting under the perspective of restrictions of the Clean City Law

The installation of electronic billboards in downtown São Paulo, dubbed 'Times Square', will be discussed at a public meeting held by the city's Urban Landscape Protection Commission.

Mar 5 • 22:17 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Supermarket 'Kamashin' Warned for Suspected Violation of Antitrust Law: Free Delivery from Suppliers

Kamashin, a supermarket chain in Tochigi Prefecture, has been warned by the Japan Fair Trade Commission for suspected violations of the antitrust law by forcing suppliers to deliver products for free under the guise of 'open sponsorship.'

Mar 5 • 06:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Brussels demands China transfer electric car technology if it wants to manufacture it here

The European Commission is urging China to transfer electric vehicle technology to enable local manufacturing, as part of its new acceleration law.

Mar 5 • 01:21 UTC

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