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🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

S. Famellos: You are a government of corruption, whatever stone you lift you will find an ND scandal underneath

The leader of SYRIZA-PS, Sokratis Famellos, launched a broad attack on the government in Parliament, accusing it of systemic corruption and undermining the rule of law.

Mar 10 • 11:41 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A Judicial Power on the Brink of Crisis

Argentina's Judicial Power is facing a crisis due to a high number of vacant positions, undermining the rule of law and the country's democratic integrity.

Mar 10 • 03:10 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Riigikogu continues with the establishment of a commission investigating police leaders' cases

The Riigikogu's Constitutional Committee has decided to forward a proposal for forming a commission to investigate police leaders' criminal proceedings and the activities of the security police to the plenary session for its first reading.

Mar 9 • 19:07 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Live at 12: Discussion of the Police Chiefs Case Investigation Commission in the Riigikogu

The Riigikogu's constitutional commission is holding a public session to discuss the establishment of an investigation commission concerning the criminal proceedings against police chiefs in Estonia.

Mar 9 • 07:43 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Farah Diba emerges from hiding

Former empress Farah Pahlavi proposes her son Reza as a candidate for establishing a rule of law in Iran amidst ongoing turmoil in the country.

Mar 8 • 02:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Venice Commission on the Rule of Law Bill: Generally Positive Assessment

The Venice Commission deems Poland's rule of law bill generally compliant with European standards, praising certain elements while suggesting adjustments to specific provisions.

Mar 6 • 16:19 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Neither Babiš nor Okamura will go to court now, the Chamber of Deputies did not release them. "The price for governing has been paid," says the opposition

The Chamber of Deputies in Czechia voted not to release Prime Minister Andrej Babiš and MP Tomio Okamura for court, leading to criticism from the opposition regarding the implications for the rule of law.

Mar 5 • 18:18 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

PASOK: G. Maniatis brings wiretapping to the EU

PASOK continues its dual fight in the aftermath of a judicial decision regarding illegal wiretaps, pushing for a discussion in the European Parliament about the rule of law in Greece.

Mar 5 • 11:54 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Judge Marta Romańska: the selection of the President of the Supreme Court takes place in the shadow of the rule of law dispute

Marta Romańska discusses the recent selection process for the President of Poland's Supreme Court amidst ongoing controversies about judicial independence and rule of law in the country.

Mar 5 • 11:48 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Princess Kako of the Takamado Family Delivers Speech in English at the Tokyo Rule of Law Forum

Princess Kako of the Takamado family spoke in English at the Tokyo Rule of Law Forum, emphasizing the importance of youth and community engagement in crime prevention.

Mar 5 • 02:58 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Rule of Law Act. Małgorzata Manowska wrote to the Venice Commission

Małgorzata Manowska has requested a postponement in the evaluation of a Venice Commission opinion regarding a proposed law aimed at restoring the right to an independent court in Poland.

Mar 4 • 19:14 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Entities condemn plan to attack journalist and speak of an attack on the rule of law

Brazilian press associations have condemned a plan to attack journalist Lauro Jardim, highlighting concerns over the rule of law and freedom of expression.

Mar 4 • 16:10 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Nikos Androulakis: No involvement of Greece in Iran – Pre-session on the rule of law

Greek politician Nikos Androulakis stated that Greece should not be involved in the U.S.-Israel conflict regarding Iran and emphasized the importance of protecting Greek communities in the Eastern Mediterranean during a parliamentary session.

Mar 4 • 09:20 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Chief Justice Deceives the People Like This [Column by Park Yong-hyun]

The Chief Justice of South Korea, Cho Hee-dae, faced criticism for allegedly misleading the public about the nation's judicial system's credibility by citing foreign indices and statistics.

Mar 4 • 08:15 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Maciej Gutowski, Piotr Kardas: Yellow card for the rule of law bill

The article discusses the recent opinions and recommendations concerning a bill aimed at restoring the rule of law in Poland, specifically regarding the qualifications and status of judges.

Mar 3 • 17:06 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Trump administration 'hoping to essentially do away with the rule of law and democracy in the US'

The article discusses criticisms of the Trump administration regarding its approach to the rule of law and democracy in the United States, focusing on concerns raised by various commentators.

Mar 3 • 16:50 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Pruunsild: I will continue to fight for my rights with full force

Businessman Parvel Pruunsild, acquitted of facilitating a violation of operational restrictions, intends to utilize 200,000 euros awarded by the state for legal costs to uncover violations of his rights by the prosecutor's office and the security police.

Mar 3 • 12:44 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
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Constitutionalists Will Represent Poland in the Venice Commission. Professor Sadurski and Professor Florczak

Poland appoints constitutional law experts Professors Sadurski and Florczak to the Venice Commission, replacing controversial judges.

Mar 2 • 20:34 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

New Members of the Venice Commission. Who Will Represent Poland?

The Polish government has appointed new representatives to the Venice Commission, including two prominent legal scholars, Prof. Wojciech Sadurski and Prof. Monika Florczak-Wątor.

Mar 2 • 18:45 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: From Negotiation to Nationhood - SA Celebrates 30 Years of the Constitution

South Africa commemorates the 30th anniversary of its Constitution, emphasizing the importance of the rule of law and human rights over exclusion and division.

Mar 2 • 15:50 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Judge Piotr Schab: Those who run in the primaries are signing up for the list of shame

Judge Piotr Schab criticizes the legitimacy of upcoming judicial primaries in Poland, suggesting they undermine the rule of law.

Mar 1 • 09:32 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Natasha Seeks Calm in Ohiri-Umahi Debt Dispute

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan calls for calm and adherence to the rule of law following the controversial arrest of Tracy Ohiri in a dispute involving Minister David Umahi.

Feb 27 • 21:29 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

K. Mitsotakis: The cost of living is a priority for the government - 'Yes' to a preliminary discussion on institutions and the rule of law

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced that the government will prioritize addressing the cost of living and is open to a pre-scheduled parliamentary discussion on institutional matters and the rule of law, following a request from the leader of PASOK.

Feb 27 • 09:21 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

H. Doukas on wiretaps: A first victory for the rule of law - Justification for N. Androulakis and PASOK

Haris Doukas, Athens mayor, comments on the conviction of defendants in a wiretapping trial as a significant win for democracy and justice in Greece.

Feb 26 • 19:18 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Tsoukalas to Marinakis: Ask the Prime Minister why he violates every notion of the rule of law and does not implement the Supreme Court's decision

PASOK spokesperson Kostas Tsoukalas criticizes Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis for not respecting the Supreme Court's rulings and questions government accountability regarding judicial matters.

Feb 26 • 18:18 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Read the presentation by Prof. Hrabar: Strong criticism of the Constitutional Court regarding surrogacy

Prof. Dubravka Hrabar criticized the Croatian Constitutional Court's decision on surrogacy at a round table discussion, calling it a serious threat to the rule of law and public order.

Feb 26 • 18:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Response from PASOK to Marinakis: 'He should ask the Prime Minister why he violates every principle of the rule of law'

PASOK's spokesperson Kostas Tsoukalas challenges Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis to question the Prime Minister's adherence to the rule of law following a recent court ruling.

Feb 26 • 17:16 UTC
🇬🇷 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

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