Foreign Investment and Constitution: A Paradox
Ecuador's constitutional framework shows tensions between promoting foreign investment and protecting those investments under certain legal mechanisms, as highlighted by a recent ruling by the Constitutional Court regarding an investment agreement with the UAE.
The mechanisms to prevent gender violence in Europe do not work "adequately", warns a report
A new EU report highlights the inadequacy of current mechanisms to combat gender violence and advocates for legal reforms centered on consent-based definitions of rape.
Member of Parliament Proposes Setting 16-Year Age Limit for Social Networks
A Lithuanian parliament member has proposed that the legal age for using social media should be set at 16, along with mandatory age verification mechanisms for platforms.
Judicial Reform: Italy's Justice Minister Warns of 'Mafia-like' Legal System
Italy is preparing for a judicial reform referendum in March, which Justice Minister Carlo Nordio claims is essential to overcome mafia-like mechanisms in governance, a viewpoint met with opposition from judges who argue they face threats from organized crime.
Ignorance Drives Injustice in Lagos – AG
The Lagos State Attorney-General, Mr. Lawal Pedro, highlights that widespread ignorance of justice mechanisms is the primary cause of injustice in the state, rather than a lack of legal institutions.
The European Parliament points to 'squatting' as a problem affecting 'all of Europe' and calls for 'rapid mechanisms' for owners to recover their homes
The European Parliament has recognized illegal squatting as a widespread issue across Europe and is urging member states to implement quicker legal mechanisms for property owners to reclaim their homes.
The Creation of Directive 2464 Shows Where the EU Commission Derives Its Power
The EU Commission is facing criticism for introducing a high number of legal acts in 2025, which contradicts its promise of deregulation, highlighting the controversial mechanisms that empower unelected officials in Europe.
It Will Be Harder to Block Construction Investments
The article discusses a legal amendment that restricts appeals against building permit decisions, potentially limiting the ability of individuals without professional legal assistance to contest such decisions while introducing protective mechanisms for those not represented by lawyers.