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🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Latest news from New York: Hochul's demand to Trump, new appointment of Mamdani, and climate alert

New York has seen recent announcements on various issues including climate forecasts, safety warnings for drivers, and political appointments.

Mar 3 • 00:41 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
🇵🇱 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
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Prime Minister Takes "Takaichi Color" into Special Diet, Appoints Close Aide Furuya as Head of House of Representatives Constitutional Review Committee

The Japanese Prime Minister is gearing up for a special Diet session with key appointments that could influence constitutional discussions and budget deliberations amidst political tensions.

Feb 17 • 20:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Angus Taylor preparing to unveil shadow ministry

Angus Taylor is set to announce his new shadow ministry, highlighting economic issues and key political appointments.

Feb 17 • 03:45 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Radoslav Procházka: If the coalition agrees, it will try to elect Žilinka's successor. The constitutional ban will be hard to find.

Radoslav Procházka discusses the implications of a recent Constitutional Court ruling and future political maneuvering concerning judiciary appointments in Slovakia.

Feb 13 • 08:41 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
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Kobi Shabtai testified that Ben Gvir intervened unusually in appointments: "There was a battle over every name"

Former police chief Kobi Shabtai testified that National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir intervened unusually in police appointments, claiming it led to conflicts over each candidate's selection.

Feb 13 • 03:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Vetting process for Mandelson needed more awkward questions, expert says

A former national security adviser argues that the vetting process for Peter Mandelson's diplomatic appointment should include more thorough and uncomfortable inquiries due to his political and business history.

Feb 12 • 06:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Senate ratifies appointments to embassies in Belize and Guatemala

The Mexican Senate confirmed presidential appointments of Ana Luisa Vallejo Barba as ambassador to Belize and Luz Elena Baños as ambassador to Guatemala amid political controversies.

Feb 12 • 04:01 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Favors and Mozzarellas in Exchange for Appointments. Fico's 'Turnaround' Mortgaged by De Luca

The article criticizes Roberto Fico, the President of Campania, for failing to keep his promise to keep politics out of hospitals, amidst allegations of political patronage and corruption in hospital appointments.

Feb 12 • 04:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Another Party Employment for Možemo: From Tomašević’s Green Action to Assistant Sector Chief

Jagoda Munić, a member of the Možemo party and former employee of Green Action, was appointed as assistant chief for ecological sustainability in the City Office for Economy, Environmental Sustainability, and Strategic Planning in Zagreb.

Feb 11 • 11:11 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
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Who could fill key No 10 vacancies – and win the battle for Starmer’s ear?

The article discusses the impending vacancies in Keir Starmer’s administration and the potential candidates to fill these key roles, alongside the implications for Labour's direction.

Feb 10 • 19:01 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Guillaume Tabard: 'The Bets on the Future of Amélie de Montchalin'

Guillaume Tabard discusses the implications of Amélie de Montchalin's appointment as head of the Cour des Comptes in France.

Feb 10 • 18:15 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The political balances that coexist in YPF's board

The article discusses the political dynamics and appointments within the board of YPF, Argentina's state oil company, under Javier Milei's administration.

Feb 10 • 12:43 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The end of 'only ours'? Minister Wojciech Balczun on the new code for State Treasury companies

The new governance code signed by Premier Donald Tusk aims to professionalize management in state-owned companies and reduce political influence in appointments.

Feb 9 • 13:49 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Is Starmer’s Chair Creaking – Will He Be the First 'Victim' of Epstein from the Political Elite?

Keir Starmer's premiership faces deep political turmoil following the unexpected resignation of his office head, Morgan McSweeney, amid controversial appointments.

Feb 9 • 07:22 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The game of appointments ignites. Moves to the right on public companies

Italy's ruling coalition is gearing up for discussions on nominations in major public companies, with potential confirmation of some CEOs amidst pressure from political allies.

Feb 8 • 00:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

With the lottery, we will lose power

The real fear among the judiciary is not the separation of roles but the lottery system for appointments, which would diminish political power for the judges.

Feb 4 • 04:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Editorial: Appointment of a New Auditor with Ties to the Ruling Party

The head of the Board of Audit and Inspection, Kim Ho-cheol, has nominated Im Seon-sook, a former supreme committee member of the ruling Democratic Party, as a new auditor, raising concerns about political independence.

Feb 3 • 09:45 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Extreme Case of Cohabitation / When Political Rivals Start to Consider Each Other as Enemies

Tens of thousands of people in Prague supported President Petr Pavel in his dispute with the government of Andrej Babiš, following threats from Foreign Minister Petr Macinka regarding political appointments.

Feb 2 • 16:09 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
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Ministers to Discuss Three Coup Laws Aimed at Weakening the Legal Advisor and Giving Power to Politicians

The Ministerial Committee for Legislation is set to discuss three proposed laws today that aim to strip powers from the Attorney General and promote political influence in legal appointments.

Jan 11 • 04:01 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
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Refrain from 'Political Trading', it is a 'Dangerous Precedent' and 'Dirty Political Kitchen'

The article discusses the troubling dynamics between Croatian political leaders regarding the appointment of judges and the judiciary's role, highlighting a statement from HDZ leader Andrej Plenković that suggests a desire for controlled appointments.

Jan 8 • 19:58 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

The Attorney General to Ben Gvir: Your refusal to approve officer appointments raises concerns about improper political influence on the police

The Attorney General, Gali Behar-Miyara, has expressed concerns to National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir regarding his intervention in police appointments, cautioning that it may lead to improper political influence on the police force.

Jan 8 • 19:14 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Liveblog USA under Trump: Trump takes more aspirin than recommended

The live blog highlights the developments in Donald Trump's second presidential term, including his personal health habits and recent political appointments in New York.

Dec 31 • 22:31 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

My manual? They don't know how to use it. There is too much political ignorance around

The article discusses the resurgence of the 'Cencelli Manual' in Campania, highlighting how political appointments are being made with outdated practices reflecting past political mentalities.

Dec 30 • 04:00 UTC

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