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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

ICJ sets date for new arguments between Ecuador and Mexico over filed claims

The International Court of Justice has extended a deadline for Ecuador and Mexico to submit new pleadings regarding Ecuador's claim against Mexico for granting illegal political asylum to former vice president Jorge Glas.

Mar 4 • 19:28 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

EU warns Georgia: Strengthened supervision of foreign funding is incompatible with the path to the EU

The European Commission has warned Georgia that a proposed law that expands the definition of foreign 'donations' and could criminalize political activism is incompatible with its hopes of EU membership.

Mar 4 • 16:05 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Katsuya Okada's election poster 'China' - Man sent documents for pasting paper pieces

A man has been sent documents for allegedly pasting a paper with 'China' on Katsuya Okada's election poster in Mie Prefecture, Japan, raising questions of election law violations and political misconduct.

Mar 4 • 11:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Controversy over 'Incitement of Rebellion' in North Jeolla Provokes Heated Exchange Between Kim Kwan-young and Lee Won-taek Ahead of Nomination Announcement

The controversy surrounding the alleged incitement of rebellion during a state of emergency in North Jeolla is intensifying, with political figures Kim Kwan-young and Lee Won-taek exchanging heated accusations.

Mar 4 • 08:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Exception of Defending Legality

Readers express their views on airstrikes in Iran, the importance of living in the moment, migration policy, and rising rent prices.

Mar 4 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice orders Ratinho to prove accusation or apologize for associating Chico Buarque with the Rouanet Law

A Brazilian court has ordered television host Ratinho to substantiate his claims regarding musician Chico Buarque's political affiliations related to state funding or face legal consequences.

Mar 3 • 19:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How many times can Greg Abbott be reelected in Texas: the political climate that could leave him out in 2026

The article discusses the reelection prospects of Texas Governor Greg Abbott, stating that Texas law does not impose term limits on governors, as he seeks to run again in 2026 amidst various political challenges.

Mar 3 • 18:24 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The General Prosecutor's Office will turn to the court regarding the suspension of the activities of the party "Stabilitātei!"

The General Prosecutor's Office in Latvia is seeking a court ruling to suspend the activities of the political party "Stabilitātei!" due to violations of the Political Parties Law.

Mar 3 • 06:48 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Lecturer: The debate about expulsion is about the foundations of the rule of law

The article discusses the shift in the interpretation of human rights by the Danish government in pre-election campaigning to facilitate the expulsion of more criminal foreigners, emphasizing that this issue goes beyond technical legal adjustments and is linked to broader political and identity narratives.

Mar 3 • 00:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The socialist mayor of Mejorada sends the only patrol car in the municipality to the occupied house of his mother-in-law to prevent a new usurpation

The mayor of Mejorada, Jorge Capa, has drawn political and public outrage after diverting the only police patrol to guard his mother-in-law's occupied house.

Mar 2 • 23:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Editorial: The Collapse of the Iranian Regime is Desirable - Russian Actions Should Not Be Confused with This

The article discusses the desire for regime change in Iran amidst U.S. and Israeli military actions, highlighting the Finnish political discourse surrounding international law.

Mar 2 • 19:40 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Exiled Political Analyst Yekaterina Schulmann Jailed 1 Year in Absentia for Breaking ‘Foreign Agent’ Law

Yekaterina Schulmann, an exiled political analyst, has been sentenced to one year in prison in absentia in Russia for violating the country's 'foreign agent' law.

Mar 2 • 16:26 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

FM: The progress of the new municipal financial equalization model is a political decision issue

The Latvian Finance Ministry states that the advancement of the new municipal financial equalization law is a matter of political decision, highlighting ongoing discussions and the need for detailed fiscal analysis.

Mar 2 • 15:19 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Exclusive] The Intelligence Command Conducted a Power Paragliding Training for North Korean Infiltration Right Before the Martial Law... Did It Induce Provocations from the North?

A special investigation team revealed that South Korea's Intelligence Command conducted unusual training for North Korean infiltration shortly before declaring martial law, raising suspicions about the motivations behind the actions.

Mar 2 • 09:23 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Request for Great Cooperation from the National Assembly amid Rivalry over Administrative Integration

The cities of Daegu and Gyeongbuk are urging the National Assembly to cooperate for the quick passage of a special law on administrative integration amid political disputes.

Mar 2 • 08:12 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The law will require municipalities to apply funding criteria to private sports schools as well, but Sigulda rejects the equal approach

The municipality of Sigulda has rejected a demand from residents to fund a private football school on the same principles as municipal sports schools, amid concerns of political reluctance to address the issue.

Mar 2 • 08:05 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

More leaders, fewer elected officials. How the new electoral law will transform the campaign for the Political Elections

Italy's new electoral law introduces significant changes that could shape the upcoming political campaign by distorting representation and eliminating constituencies.

Mar 2 • 07:38 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Column] This is what accountability looks like

The article discusses the accountability of political leaders, focusing on Yoon Suk-yeol's failed coup attempt in South Korea and its consequences.

Mar 2 • 02:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
World

A severe assessment from a researcher on the actions of the USA and Israel: 'Unequivocally illegal'

Political researcher Timo R. Stewart asserts that the strikes initiated by the USA and Israel against Iran are unequivocally in violation of international law.

Mar 1 • 17:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Death of Ali Khamenei: "Negation of all international law", "bloodthirsty dictator"... political class caught between condemnation and cautious realism

The death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has prompted a mix of condemnation and cautious consideration from various political leaders in France.

Mar 1 • 16:47 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"I experienced the monster from the inside": in Venezuela, the joy of freed political prisoners

Political prisoners in Venezuela celebrate their release, with calls for freedom resonating among supporters following a recent amnesty law.

Mar 1 • 02:18 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

The law of unforeseen consequences?

The article discusses the potential consequences of U.S. military actions in Iran, particularly in light of recent escalations and the strategic interests of key political figures like Donald Trump and Binyamin Netanyahu.

Feb 28 • 23:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Starmer is cautious on Iran because he knows the chaos Trump's strikes could trigger

Sir Keir Starmer is taking a cautious stance on US military actions in Iran, balancing pressures from both sides of the political spectrum in the UK while emphasizing adherence to international law.

Feb 28 • 22:36 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Blocked lists and low threshold are also convenient for the left

Political developments suggest that proposed electoral law changes may be more beneficial to the left than initially perceived.

Feb 28 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

One week of the amnesty law in Venezuela: more than 4,000 full freedoms to political persecuted individuals

Venezuela's recent amnesty law has led to over 4,000 individuals gaining full freedom, though hundreds remain imprisoned.

Feb 28 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Referendum and Electoral Law, the Capocracy in Government

The article discusses the current political landscape in Italy, focusing on the referendum and electoral law, amidst issues such as economic struggles and global political turbulence.

Feb 27 • 23:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Positions, influences, areas: seized spreadsheet lists 'what they have' deputies and 'requests' made to Bacellar, according to the Federal Police

A seized spreadsheet reveals the political connections and requests made by several deputies in the Rio de Janeiro state assembly, leading to an investigation into potential corruption.

Feb 27 • 21:16 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Quick Answers" in California: This is how immigration cases are resolved with artificial intelligence

The article discusses a new AI-based system implemented by law firms in California to more effectively manage immigration cases amid a complex migratory context influenced by political changes.

Feb 27 • 19:58 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Marcin Romanowski Received Money for His Parliamentary Office. 'Manipulation of Despicable Transfers'

Marcin Romanowski, a politician of the Law and Justice party, is currently living in Hungary under political asylum and has renounced his parliamentary salary, while still receiving funding for his office despite being pursued by a warrant since late 2024.

Feb 27 • 19:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Anger at Detroit police U-turn over officers’ call to border agents

The Detroit police's decision to reverse the firing of two officers for coordinating arrests with federal immigration agents has sparked backlash and accusations of succumbing to political pressure.

Feb 27 • 16:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

M. Chrysochoidis: We respond to challenges with the same faith and dedication to our work

The head of Greece's Organized Crime Unit, Michalis Chrysochoidis, outlined the achievements and future commitments of the unit during an event attended by political and police leadership.

Feb 27 • 14:22 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lobby obstruction hinders the end of the 6x1 schedule and supersalaries

The approval of a law intended to combat corruption and lobby influence in Congress is stalled due to political maneuvering and powerful lobbies.

Feb 27 • 12:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Electoral law, there is an agreement. Meloni: text in Parliament but we will not impose confidence

Italian political leaders have reached an agreement on a new electoral law aimed at ensuring stable parliamentary majorities, but Prime Minister Meloni has stated they won't impose confidence in Parliament regarding this proposal.

Feb 27 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Those of the Rosatellum. Now for the left everything is "unacceptable"

Elly Schlein and other leftists criticize any proposed electoral reforms while staunchly defending the current electoral law known as Rosatellum, which they believe ensures no political victory.

Feb 27 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Back and forth on the heating law: 'We can no longer explain this to the people'

The article features an interview with Paul Kirchberger, a heating contractor, discussing the ongoing political disputes regarding Germany's heating law.

Feb 27 • 10:10 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Father of Hong Kong Democracy Activist Sentenced to Imprisonment for Violating National Security Law, Daughter Criticizes as 'Guilt by Association'

The father of a wanted Hong Kong democracy activist was sentenced to eight months in prison for attempting to withdraw funds linked to his daughter's education policy, amid ongoing political repression under the national security law.

Feb 27 • 09:33 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Azzariti: "The proposal of the center-right is at high risk of unconstitutionality"

Gaetano Azzariti, a constitutional lawyer, criticizes the new electoral law proposed by the center-right, emphasizing its potential unconstitutionality and questioning its claimed benefits for political stability.

Feb 27 • 00:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Fight against corruption or political maneuver? What the anti-insider trading law promoted by Donald Trump really hides

The article explores Donald Trump's push for anti-insider trading laws aimed at Congress members, questioning whether this is a genuine fight against corruption or a political tactic.

Feb 26 • 19:15 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Thune calls out 'two Americas' as Democrats refuse to stand for war heroes, law enforcement at SOTU

Senate Majority Leader John Thune criticized congressional Democrats for their lack of support for war heroes and law enforcement during President Trump's State of the Union address, highlighting a significant political divide.

Feb 26 • 14:31 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] The Last-Minute Amendment of the Misapplication of Law Crime, Legislative Completeness of Reform Process Must Be Enhanced

The South Korean National Assembly passed a bill establishing a crime for the misapplication of law after last-minute amendments were made to address concerns from civil society and political circles.

Feb 26 • 14:26 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

The Rule of Law in Crisis: How Russia, China, and Trump's America Are Destroying Our Idea of the State

The article discusses the destabilization of legal principles in the West due to increasing confrontations with Russia, China, and the political climate in the United States under Donald Trump.

Feb 26 • 06:22 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Javier Milei, live: the latest measures of the Government

Argentine President Javier Milei is pushing for a reform of the Glacier Law, which aims to reduce protected areas to facilitate mining investments, while the Peronist opposition navigates a delicate political landscape.

Feb 26 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

ADN in search of 77 votes to approve the urgent law for the strengthening of the mining and energy sectors

The Ecuadorian political party Acción Democrática Nacional is seeking to secure 77 votes in the Assembly to pass an urgent economic bill aimed at strengthening the mining and energy sectors.

Feb 25 • 21:55 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Minister Nataly Morillo on the GAD Expenditure Law: 'The people's money should go to the people, not to political pockets'

Minister Natalia Morillo emphasized that the newly approved expenditure law for autonomous decentralized governments aims to ensure that public funds benefit the citizens directly.

Feb 25 • 20:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Prosecutors wanted to charge Blažek in the bitcoin case. And then "unprecedented" things began to happen

Prosecutors in Czechia are investigating a controversial political case involving a bitcoin donation linked to illegal activities, with calls to charge former Minister Blažek and his deputy.

Feb 25 • 19:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: JA 1st Edition - on Wednesday, February 25, 2026

The article discusses various legal cases and political developments in Brazil, including discussions around sentencing and law enforcement issues.

Feb 25 • 19:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Videos from g1 and TV Subaé - Wednesday, February 25, 2026

The article discusses recent significant legal and political events in Brazil, including ongoing prosecutions and legislative changes.

Feb 25 • 19:20 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Institute Closes: Knowing How to Speak Law in Putin's Empire

The Institute for Eastern European Law at the University of Kiel is set to close, raising concerns about gaps in understanding Russian law amidst ongoing political trials.

Feb 25 • 17:33 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Crime & Justice

Trial begins of Brazil politicians accused of ordering lawmakers murder

The trial has commenced for Brazilian politicians who are accused of orchestrating the murder of lawmakers, raising significant legal and political implications.

Feb 25 • 12:47 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Crime and Political Contagion

The article discusses the violent clashes between a powerful Mexican drug cartel and Mexican law enforcement, highlighting concerns about the cartel's potential influence in Ecuador.

Feb 25 • 11:30 UTC

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