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🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Alexis Charitsis: Today's judicial decision on wiretaps exposes the government

Greek politician Alexis Charitsis praised the court's decision on wiretap cases as a victory for democracy and the rule of law, while asserting that the government remains exposed in this scandal.

Feb 26 • 13:39 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Venizelos on wiretaps: 'Cases do not close because the government wants them to'

Evangelos Venizelos criticized the handling of wiretap cases in Greece, asserting that such issues cannot be deemed closed simply due to government wish or parliamentary majority.

Feb 26 • 13:17 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Venizelos on wiretapping: The open wounds in the rule of law do not close just because the government wants it

Former Deputy Prime Minister Evangelos Venizelos emphasized that issues regarding the rule of law, like wiretapping, cannot be wished away by the government, following a court's ruling on related convictions.

Feb 26 • 13:07 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

AfD in Saxony-Anhalt: This is how the seizure of power is made difficult

The AfD's potential rise to power in Saxony-Anhalt is a complex issue that raises concerns about the implications for democracy and the rule of law in Germany.

Feb 26 • 12:13 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

December 3 Coup: Legal Standards and Historical Evaluation [Column by Ahn Byung-wook]

The article discusses the sentencing of Yoon Seok-yeol to life imprisonment for his role in the December 3 coup attempt, analyzing the legal ramifications and broader implications for democracy in South Korea.

Feb 26 • 10:54 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
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Michał Romanowski: The President Wants Authoritarian Power Over Judges

President Karol Nawrocki vetoed a proposal by Justice Minister Waldemar Żurek to restore the rule of law and instead presented a counter-project that has sparked critique regarding its legal shortcomings.

Feb 25 • 04:52 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Maciej Gutowski, Piotr Kardas: Still About Nonexistent Judgments and the Rule of Law Dispute

The article discusses the debate surrounding judgments from judges appointed under the controversial neo-KRS recommendations in Poland, focusing on legal and constitutional implications.

Feb 24 • 04:46 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

The Cost of 'Bystander' After Undermining the Rule of Law: A Wake-up Call for Japan After Four Years of Invasion

The article discusses the ongoing impact of the Ukraine invasion on the country and other nations, highlighting a warning for Japan on the consequences of remaining passive in global conflicts.

Feb 24 • 04:00 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Committee amends Liberal clause in budget bill that critics say ‘dynamites the rule of law’

The Canadian finance committee has passed Conservative amendments to a budget bill, addressing concerns about a clause that allows cabinet ministers to exempt entities from federal laws for up to three years.

Feb 23 • 22:38 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

UN Chief Condemns Rising "Power Supremacy" Worldwide

UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the rise of power supremacy over the rule of law during the opening of the UN Human Rights Council session in Geneva.

Feb 23 • 13:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

Ukraine, Gaza, or Myanmar. Human rights are deliberately sacrificed, warned Guterres

UN Secretary-General António Guterres highlighted the global threat to human rights during the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council, attributing this to authoritarian governance that limits the rule of law.

Feb 23 • 10:04 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Guterres' Loud Warning: 'The Rule of Law is Being Crushed by the Law of the Strongest' Worldwide

UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns that the 'law of the strongest' is undermining human rights globally, asserting that this trend is being supported by artificial intelligence.

Feb 23 • 10:03 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

UN Secretary-General Condemns Global Assault on the Rule of Law

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that human rights are under a full-scale attack globally, led by some of the most powerful entities.

Feb 23 • 09:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
World

UN chief decries global rise of ‘rule of force’

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the global decline of human rights, stating that the powerful are undermining the rule of law with the use of force.

Feb 23 • 09:10 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Haaretz: Israeli Scandals Are So Numerous and Ongoing That It Is Difficult to Keep Up With Them

A critical article in Haaretz outlines numerous ongoing scandals in Israel's political and legal institutions, arguing they reflect narrow personal interests at the expense of the rule of law.

Feb 22 • 16:46 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Are you destroying the rule of law? Will you expel Babiš from ANO? Farský asked Vondráček

A political inquiry raises questions about the rule of law and party dynamics in the Czech Republic.

Feb 22 • 14:29 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Le Monde: The US Supreme Court's Decision is a Resounding Blow to Trump

The US Supreme Court ruled against the tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump, marking a significant legal and political setback for him and reaffirming the principle of the rule of law.

Feb 22 • 01:49 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Wescott: "Tariffs, the law has won. The business world no longer trusts"

Economist Robert Wescott celebrates a Supreme Court ruling as a victory for the rule of law in the face of business skepticism amid tariff controversies.

Feb 21 • 00:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The President of Poland vetoed the amendment to the Judiciary Council Act

The President of Poland has vetoed a proposed amendment aimed at restoring judicial independence, which has significant implications for the country's legal system and its alignment with EU standards.

Feb 20 • 14:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Czarzasty Goes to the Venice Commission with Nawrocki

Speaker Włodzimierz Czarzasty has submitted Karol Nawrocki's judiciary reform proposal to the Venice Commission following concerns about its impact on judicial independence.

Feb 20 • 13:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Nawrocki more critical than Duda towards the courts. What after the veto on the KRS law?

President Karol Nawrocki vetoed the law on the National Council of the Judiciary, signaling his intention to preserve the judicial system established by the PiS party without enacting reforms.

Feb 20 • 10:46 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Nawrocki wants to imprison judges for 10 years! For applying EU law

President Nawrocki has proposed a new law that bans judges from applying EU law, threatening them with prison sentences for complying with European court rulings.

Feb 20 • 06:21 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The President vetoes the reform of the National Council of the Judiciary. Proposes his own project and speaks of a referendum

The President of Poland has vetoed a reform law concerning the National Council of the Judiciary, claiming it undermines both the constitution and the interests of citizens.

Feb 19 • 16:06 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Karol Nawrocki vetoed two laws. Government spokesman: Gangster tactic

Polish President Karol Nawrocki vetoed two controversial laws aimed at reforming the judiciary and aiding farmers, emphasizing his constitutional duty to protect citizens' interests.

Feb 19 • 15:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After questioning, Legislative Assembly proposes a new law to correct the salary rule of deputies in AM

The Amazonas Legislative Assembly has introduced a new law to adjust the salary rules for state deputies following concerns raised by the Amazonas Anti-Corruption Committee and a subsequent investigation by the Public Ministry of the State of Amazonas.

Feb 19 • 13:39 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jang Dong-hyuk is unresponsive, but Song Eon-seok says: 'I feel responsible for the guilty verdict of Yoon Suk-yeol'

Song Eon-seok, leader of the People Power Party, expressed deep concern following the court's life imprisonment sentence for former President Yoon Suk-yeol, emphasizing the need for accountability and reaffirmation of the rule of law.

Feb 19 • 09:50 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Fitch warns of risks in Infrastructure Plan: Rule of Law and USMCA could deter investment in Mexico

Fitch Ratings has highlighted risks to Mexico's Infrastructure Investment Plan 2026-2030, emphasizing impacts from the rule of law and USMCA negotiations on investor confidence.

Feb 19 • 08:56 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

New Bangladesh leader vows to protect minorities

Bangladesh's newly elected Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has committed to protecting minority groups and enhancing the rule of law in the country during his first address.

Feb 19 • 06:35 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kekere-Ekun defends judiciary, warns against sweeping corruption attacks

Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun cautioned against broad allegations of corruption within the judiciary, emphasizing their potential harm to public trust and the rule of law.

Feb 18 • 14:38 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Joanna Parafianowicz: The Silence of the Advocacy

Joanna Parafianowicz discusses the role of the legal profession in safeguarding civil rights amid ongoing challenges to the rule of law in Poland.

Feb 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The European delegation assessing Spain addresses the 'attacks' on judges and the role of the Constitutional Court in amnesty, but the socialist wing sees the mission as 'instrumentalized'

A European Parliamentary delegation has arrived in Spain to evaluate the state's adherence to the rule of law amidst political controversies surrounding judicial independence.

Feb 17 • 18:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Rule of Law Under Pressure in the United States

The article discusses the escalating tensions between theexecutive and judicial branches under Donald Trump's presidency, raising concerns about the threats to the rule of law in the US.

Feb 17 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Councilors of Guayaquil demand respect for autonomy after intervention of Segura EP

A group of Guayaquil councilors demanded strict adherence to the rule of law and constitutional framework following the government's intervention in Segura EP.

Feb 16 • 20:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The majority judges' association conveys to the EU its "concern" about the "deterioration of the rule of law in Spain"

Spain's largest judges' association has expressed concern to the EU about the perceived decline in the rule of law and judicial independence in the country.

Feb 16 • 14:27 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Establishment of Law and Administration of Justice in the Era of Artificial Intelligence

The article discusses the dangerous trend of using artificial intelligence in establishing and applying the rule of law, particularly in the United States, often disregarding crucial distinctions between human consciousness and artificial intelligence.

Feb 16 • 12:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Supreme Court ignores the Constitutional Court and confronts it for endorsing the 'finger-pointing' in the Prosecutor's Office: 'Seeing things this way would mean a serious setback in the Rule of Law'

The Supreme Court of Spain has rejected the Constitutional Court's endorsement of discretionary appointments in the Prosecutor's Office, asserting the need to uphold the principles of merit and capability.

Feb 16 • 11:49 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Robes

The article discusses the attire of Greek politician Zoi Konstantopoulou during her late-night legal actions, reflecting on broader implications for the rule of law.

Feb 16 • 10:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Bennett warns of an 'independent Haredi state' outside the rule of law in Israel

Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett warns of the rise of an 'independent Haredi state' in Israel that is not subject to Israeli law, following a violent incident involving female soldiers.

Feb 16 • 04:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The PP Subjects the Government to Close Surveillance from Europe

The Popular Party (PP) in Spain is subjecting the government to scrutiny from the European Parliament, citing concerns over the rule of law and the closure of a nuclear plant in Extremadura.

Feb 16 • 04:40 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Coparmex calls on the government not to leave Mipymes alone

The Confederation of Businessmen of the Mexican Republic (Coparmex) urged the Mexican government during the International Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fair 2026 (FIIE) to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (Mipymes) by providing security, competitive energy, clear rules, and a solid rule of law.

Feb 15 • 22:55 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

"Executor" Schab runs for the renewed KRS. He still wants to discipline and educate judges

Piotr Schab, responsible for mass repression against judges during the PiS government, is running for the National Council of the Judiciary in Poland, supported by an association of judges linked to the political reforms of the ruling party.

Feb 15 • 18:06 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

A disgrace for the rule of law

The Baneheia Committee's report concludes that Viggo Kristiansen was wrongfully convicted, highlighting significant failures in the Norwegian legal system.

Feb 13 • 15:27 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Roth Neveďalová: Slovakia does not expropriate land on an ethnic basis, I have not heard of any relevant case

Slovak MEP Katarína Roth Neveďalová defended Slovakia against accusations of ethnic-based land expropriation during a European Parliament debate.

Feb 13 • 13:49 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

A Devious Conspiracy in Favor of Slovakia

A recent discussion in the European Parliament highlighted Slovakia's issues with corruption and the rule of law, which could threaten its access to European funds.

Feb 13 • 12:51 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Leader: The EU must respond to JD Vance with a 'for sure'

The article discusses the importance of the EU maintaining predictability and the rule of law in response to the unpredictability of US politics under Donald Trump, particularly referencing JD Vance's speech in Munich a year ago.

Feb 13 • 04:32 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Advocate General: The EU unjustly granted Hungary 10 billion euros

The European Court of Justice Advocate General stated that Hungary should not have received 10 billion euros in EU funds due to concerns related to the rule of law.

Feb 12 • 17:52 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Nigeria must outgrow executive overreach, El-Rufai speaks on airport incident

Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai condemned an attempted illegal arrest at Abuja airport, citing concerns over executive overreach and rule of law.

Feb 12 • 16:36 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The Commission targeted over the €10 billion in Hungary – Recommendation for cancellation from legal advisor of the CJEU

The European Commission is under scrutiny regarding its decision to release €10 billion to Hungary, prompted by a legal opinion stating that the Commission violated its own rules in doing so.

Feb 12 • 16:22 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Advocate General: The EU should not have given Hungary 10 billion euros

An EU Advocate General stated that Hungary should not have received 10 billion euros due to concerns related to the rule of law.

Feb 12 • 15:36 UTC

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