L. Kasčiūnas: The Conservatives Request an Expert Evaluation on Amendments to the LRT Law
L. Kasčiūnas announced that the Conservative Party has submitted signatures for an expert evaluation regarding amendments to the law governing Lithuania's national broadcaster, LRT.
Venice Biennale risks losing EU funding over planned Russia involvement
The European Commission threatens to cut funding for the Venice Biennale if Russia is allowed to participate in its 2026 exhibition, citing a breach of ethical standards.
EU to suspend €2m Venice Biennale project if Russia takes part
The European Commission has warned that it will suspend a €2 million grant for the Venice Biennale if Russia is allowed to participate in the 2026 exhibition.
EU in a tough stance against the Venice Commission due to Russian participation
The EU is adopting a strong stance regarding Russian involvement in the Venice Commission's activities.
Thousands of artists and the EU ask for the Venice Biennale to cancel Russian participation
The European Commission threatened to withdraw funding for the Venice Biennale following the announcement of Russia's participation in the event amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
United Europe Against the Biennale 'Stop Russia'
Twenty-two European ministers, including those from Ukraine, have requested president Buttafuoco to prevent Moscow's participation in the Biennale, with the Commission threatening to suspend funds to Venice.
Brussels threatens to withdraw funding from the Venice Biennale if it does not cancel Russia's participation
The European Commission is threatening to withdraw funding for the Venice Biennale unless Russia's participation is revoked due to its ongoing war in Ukraine.
EU Commission warns Venice Biennale it may lose EU funding over return of Russian pavilion
The European Commission has warned that the Venice Biennale could lose EU funding if Russia's national pavilion is allowed to reopen.
LRT Employees Urge Parliament to Abandon Governance Project for the Institution
LRT employees are calling on the Seimas to abandon a legislative project regarding the governance of the Lithuanian National Radio and Television.
Juozas Olekas: the working group's amendments concerning LRT are similar to the Venice Commission's conclusions
Parliament leader Juozas Olekas stated that the current proposal regarding LRT closely aligns with the Venice Commission's recommendations, especially concerning the funding of the national broadcaster.
J. Olekas on the proposed amendments to the LRT law: The recommendations of the Venice Commission are close to it
J. Olekas indicated that a proposal regarding amendments to the LRT law was reached, aligning closely with the Venice Commission's recommendations.
The Venice Commission has announced conclusions regarding amendments to the LRT law
The Venice Commission recommends a thorough analysis and impact assessment before proceeding with the legislative process regarding amendments to the LRT law in Lithuania.
The Venice Commission urges to review the decision to freeze LRT funding
The Venice Commission has called for a review of the Lithuanian law that froze funding for the national broadcaster LRT, highlighting a lack of impact assessment and consultation.
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.
M. Garbačiauskaitė-Budrienė: The Venice Commission will urgently assess the latest amendments to the LRT law
The Venice Commission is set to rapidly review the latest proposed amendments to the LRT law in Lithuania, with the results expected soon.
The Venice Commission Will Urgently Evaluate the New LRT Law Amendments
The Venice Commission has decided to urgently assess the latest governance amendments to Lithuania's national radio and television.
The Venice Commission gathering for a plenary session to discuss conclusions regarding LRT amendments
The Venice Commission will discuss its draft conclusions on the amendments affecting LRT at an upcoming plenary session following concerns about media freedom in Lithuania.
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.
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.
Opposition Warns of Inadequate Representation at Venice Commission Plenary Session
Lithuanian opposition leaders express concern over lack of representation at the upcoming Venice Commission plenary session.
Regarding representation at the Venice Commission plenary session, opposition factions of the Seimas have contacted J. Olekas
Opposition factions in the Lithuanian Seimas have raised concerns about inadequate representation at an upcoming Venice Commission session regarding amendments to the Lithuanian National Radio and Television Law.
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.
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.
Venice Commission on the neo-judge law: the direction of changes is good, but the project requires corrections
The Venice Commission generally supports the draft law concerning neo-judges but suggests significant amendments.
Juozas Olekas: The Venice Commission's conclusions on the LRT amendments will reach the Seimas by the spring session
Juozas Olekas anticipates that the recommendations from the Venice Commission regarding amendments to the national public broadcaster LRT will be available before the upcoming spring parliamentary session.
J. Olekas: The LRT law project may be adjusted upon receiving the Venice Commission's conclusions
Lithuanian parliament leader J. Olekas stated that the new public broadcaster law may be amended based on the recommendations of the Venice Commission, which will be available before the parliamentary session starts.
Czarzasty does not give up on Nawrocki. The Venice Commission will again deal with Polish matters
Political tensions in Poland escalate as Włodzimierz Czarzasty critiques a new presidential judicial reform proposed by Karol Nawrocki, citing severe penalties for judiciary non-compliance.
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.
The US withdraws from many international organizations: Among them, the successor to the Hague Tribunal
The White House announced the US withdrawal from several international organizations, including the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, the Venice Commission, and various UN agencies, totaling 66 organizations.
Trump pulls US from 66 'wasteful' international organizations, targeting Venice Commission, UN
President Trump has signed a directive to withdraw the U.S. from 66 international organizations he considers wasteful, including the UN and the Venice Commission.
US leaves Venice Commission and two international tribunals in The Hague
The United States, under President Donald Trump, is withdrawing from the Venice Commission and two international tribunals in The Hague as part of a broader disengagement from 66 international organizations.
The Venice Commission is coming to Poland. What’s next for the judiciary reform?
The article discusses the upcoming discussions between the Venice Commission and Polish representatives regarding judiciary reforms and concerns over the statutory removal of judges' status.