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The Brazilian Public Ministry has asked the TCU to investigate a substantial loan from Banco Master to the sister-in-law of the President of the Chamber of Deputies, raising concerns about possible public funding.

The sister-in-law of the President of the Chamber of Deputies in Brazil secured a loan of R$ 22 million from Master Bank for real estate development.

Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o has criticized the handling of a loan dispute involving former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju, raising concerns about the integrity of institutions enforcing the rule of law in Kenya.

Poland's President Karol Nawrocki announced he would not sign a law allowing the country to join the EU loan instrument SAFE for military capability development.

The Polish President vetoed the law allowing the country to take a €44 billion loan from the EU for defense, arguing that Poland's security should not depend on foreign decisions.

Yang Mun-seok, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, has lost his parliamentary seat following a conviction for loan fraud, although the Supreme Court has sent back the election law violation case for further review.

The Polish president, Karol Navrockis, declined to sign a law allowing access to nearly €44 billion in EU defense loans, citing concerns over increasing dependency on Brussels.

General Różański expresses doubts about President Duda's willingness to sign a military loan law, highlighting concerns over reliance on U.S. defense solutions.

The Legislative Chamber of the Federal District has approved a law permitting the use of public land as collateral for a loan from the Bank of Brasília (BRB).

Prime Minister Donald Tusk defends the SAFE program on the day of voting for a law that will allow Poland to participate in a joint EU loan for military purposes.

The government of the Federal District has proposed a law to transfer nine public properties to the Bank of Brasília to improve its financial situation after failed transactions.

Illinois is implementing a new law in 2026 aimed at regulating student loan and educational financing agreements to protect consumers from predatory lending practices.

Greek authorities report no violations of EU law concerning loan agreements in Swiss francs for borrowers in Greece.

The European Parliament has approved a €90 billion loan to Ukraine under strict conditions aimed at ensuring democratic governance and rule of law.

The Governor of the Bank of Greece, Yannis Stournaras, expressed confidence that all necessary measures have been taken to ensure financial stability following the Supreme Court's decision on loan interest rates under the Katseli Law.

INKA, the General Confederation of Consumers of Greece, is requesting a redefinition of the loan requirements under the Katselis law following recent Supreme Court decisions.

Former minister Luka Katseli described the Supreme Court's decision regarding the calculation of interest on loans under Law 3869/2010 as positive and fair, stating that interest should now be calculated on the monthly installment rather than the total outstanding principal.

The Supreme Court's ruling on the calculation of non-performing loans under the Katseli law leads to substantial differences in loan installments, with the issue of retroactivity of the decision remaining uncertain until it is formally recorded.

The Greek Supreme Court's recent decision impacts 50,000 loans valued at 5 billion euros, creating new challenges for vulnerable borrowers and potentially increasing management costs for banks and servicing companies.

The Supreme Court has ruled that interest for borrowers under the Katseli law should be calculated on their monthly installments rather than on the total loan amount.

Four individuals accused of usury in Daule have been placed under precautionary measures following a police operation that uncovered illegal loan offerings.