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German Bundestag to Hold Special Sessions on Defense Spending and Infrastructure

The German Bundestag's old members will convene special sessions on March 13th and 18th to approve €500 billion in infrastructure spending and debt brake changes for increased defense spending, a move the AfD is challenging legally due to a lack of two-thirds majority in the newly elected Bundestag.

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Andalusian Poll: Strong Belief in ERE Corruption Despite Court Ruling

A Sigma Dos poll shows 74.1% of Andalusians believe the ERE case was real corruption by Socialist governments, despite the Constitutional Court partially overturning convictions and the PSOE's claims of political persecution; 136 related cases are still under investigation.

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Yoon's Impeachment Trial: South Korea's Martial Law Crisis

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces impeachment for his December 3rd martial law declaration, which caused political chaos and prompted his arrest on rebellion charges; the Constitutional Court will decide his fate by mid-March.

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South Korean Constitutional Court Hears Final Arguments in Yoon Suk-yeol Impeachment Trial

South Korea's Constitutional Court is hearing the final arguments in the impeachment trial of President Yoon Suk-yeol, who is accused of illegally declaring martial law on December 3, 2024, without following proper procedures; a decision is expected before April 18th, potentially triggering early el...

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Yoon Suk Yeol's Impeachment Trial: Closing Statements Underway

South Korea's ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol faces an impeachment trial for a short-lived martial law declaration in December 2023; his defense cites a US Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity, while prosecutors highlight potential impacts on soldiers; a verdict is expected in mid-March.

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Dutch Cabinet Proposes Constitutional Court, Limited Judicial Review

The Dutch cabinet proposes creating a constitutional court to review laws against "classical" constitutional rights, ending the unique European ban on judicial review while maintaining the ban on reviewing "social" rights; implementation requires two parliamentary approvals across electoral cycles.

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Colombia's Health Reform Delayed by Government-Court Dispute

Colombian President Gustavo Petro's health reform is stalled in Congress due to a legal battle between the Health Ministry and the Constitutional Court over payments to health insurers, exposing a power struggle between the executive and judicial branches and delaying the implementation of a key pol...

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Spain to challenge Madrid over Franco-era torture site designation

The Spanish government will challenge Madrid's refusal to designate the Real Casa de Correos as a historical memory site due to its use as a torture center under Franco, citing the unconstitutionality of Madrid's legislation blocking this designation.

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Yoon's Impeachment and Insurrection Trial

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces impeachment and insurrection charges following his six-hour declaration of martial law on December 3, 2023, which sparked widespread public anger and led to his arrest on January 15, 2024.

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Delayed Ballots Spark Concerns About German Election Fairness

Thousands of German citizens living abroad experienced delays in receiving their election ballots, prompting concerns about fair representation and potentially influencing the outcome of a closely contested election where one party narrowly missed the threshold to enter parliament.

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Armenian Official Faces Charges for Criticizing Court Ruling on Border Demarcation

Former Armenian official Edgar Ghazaryan faces up to 5 years in prison for allegedly defaming Constitutional Court judges due to his criticism of their ruling on an Armenian-Azerbaijani border demarcation, which he believes unduly favors Azerbaijan and Turkey.

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Petro's Social Reforms Face Crucial Test in Colombia

President Gustavo Petro of Colombia is facing a crucial deadline to pass three key social reforms before the upcoming elections. His pension reform has already been passed by the legislature but now faces a potential rejection by the Constitutional Court. He is attempting to regain legislative suppo...

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