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German Court Judge Elections Postponed Amidst Coalition Dispute

The German Bundestag postponed the election of three new judges to the Federal Constitutional Court, including SPD-nominee Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf, due to internal disagreements within the governing coalition over her views on abortion and mandatory vaccination, delaying the court's ability to effic...

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Spanish Constitutional Court's Amnesty Law Ruling Sparks Controversy

The Spanish Constitutional Court issued a ruling on the Amnesty Law, sparking controversy by allegedly violating fundamental principles of Spanish constitutional law and ignoring the principle of EU law primacy, potentially facing ECJ referral and sanctions.

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Bavarian Bishops Urge Parliament to Protect Unborn Life Before Constitutional Court Judge Vote

Two Bavarian bishops publicly urged Germany's parliament to prioritize the protection of unborn life before voting on three new judges for the Federal Constitutional Court on July 28th, 2023, emphasizing Article 1 of the Basic Law and highlighting the potential impact of a judge's views on abortion ...

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Bundestag Recommends Candidates for Constitutional Court; Votes on Friday

The Bundestag's selection committee endorsed two SPD candidates, Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf and Ann-Katrin Kaufhold, and one CDU candidate, Günter Spinner, for three vacant positions on the Federal Constitutional Court; final votes are scheduled for Friday, requiring a two-thirds majority which may nec...

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Kosovo Parliament Deadlocked Over Voting Method, Delaying Government Formation

Kosovo's Constitutional Court mandated the election of parliamentary leaders within 30 days, but a dispute over open versus secret voting between the ruling Vetëvendosje party and the opposition (PDK and LDK) has stalled the process, hindering government formation and EU funding.

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Colombian Court to Decide Fate of Petro's Pension Reform

Colombia's Constitutional Court will decide the legality and constitutionality of President Petro's pension reform, potentially delaying its implementation for months due to procedural challenges and concerns about an article creating a separate system for 41% of the population; the government also ...

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German Bundestag Fails to Elect Constitutional Court Judges Amidst Right-Wing Campaign

The German Bundestag failed to elect three candidates, including Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf, to the Constitutional Court on Friday due to a right-wing campaign against Brosius-Gersdorf's stance on abortion rights, revealing the Union party's inability to control its own members and highlighting the imp...

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German Court Nomination Jeopardized by Inter-Party Dispute

Günter Spinner's nomination to Germany's Federal Constitutional Court is threatened by the CDU/CSU's strategy, potentially forcing reliance on far-right votes for approval, exposing an outdated nomination system and risking the court's legitimacy.

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German Bundestag to Elect Controversial Constitutional Court Judges

The German Bundestag will elect three new judges to the Federal Constitutional Court on Friday, with the required two-thirds majority potentially secured through support from the AfD and Left party, marking a significant shift in German politics.

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Bundestag Committee Nominates Three for Constitutional Court; Vote Hinges on AfD or Left Support

The Bundestag's selection committee nominated Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf and Ann-Katrin Kaufhold (SPD) and Günter Spinner (CDU/CSU) for Federal Constitutional Court judgeships; however, securing the necessary two-thirds majority in the Bundestag plenary session depends on the AfD or Left party's votes ...

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Coalition Dispute Jeopardizes German Constitutional Court Nominations

The German coalition faces a dispute over three new Constitutional Court nominations, with the Union opposing SPD candidates Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf and Ann-Katrin Kaufhold due to their stances on vaccinations and abortion, jeopardizing the necessary two-thirds majority for confirmation and potentia...

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Bavaria Continues Lawsuit Against Germany's National Equalization of Funds Despite Federal Relief

Despite a new federal payment of €400 million annually to ease the burden on states contributing to Germany's national equalization of funds, Bavaria continues its lawsuit against the system; in 2024, Bavaria contributed €9.77 billion, or 52% of the total €18.65 billion.

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