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German Court Orders Overhaul of NRW Police Surveillance Law

Germany's Federal Constitutional Court ruled that North Rhine-Westphalia's police law needs revisions regarding long-term surveillance involving photography, deeming the existing criteria too low; the state parliament has until December 2025 to comply, following a case involving a right-wing extremi...

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Greek Royal Family's Citizenship Request Sparks Legal Debate

A debate is underway in Greece regarding the granting of citizenship to members of the former royal family, who have requested the surname "de Grèce," raising concerns about legal compliance and the potential for future precedents.

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Germany strengthens Federal Constitutional Court's independence via Basic Law amendment

The German Bundestag passed a constitutional amendment with a 600-vote majority, embedding the Federal Constitutional Court's structure and independence in the Basic Law to prevent future political influence, mirroring concerns about similar courts in Poland and Hungary.

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DRC Constitutional Court Publishes First Ruling Bulletin

The Constitutional Court of the DRC, under Professor Dieudonné Kamuleta, published its first bulletin of rulings (2022-2023), a 400+ page document containing 65 decisions to improve transparency and access to constitutional jurisprudence for the public and officials.

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German Civil Society Demands AfD Ban

More than fifty German civil society organizations demand the Bundestag initiate a ban of the Alternative for Germany (AfD), a major party whose potential ban is subject to the Federal Constitutional Court's review based on whether the party acts against the principles of the free democratic order.

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Judge Rebukes Biden's Pardon of Hunter Biden, Vacates Sentencing

President Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, for tax offenses, prompting a sharp rebuke from Judge Mark Scarsi who vacated the sentencing, criticized the pardon's delivery via a press release, and rejected claims of unfair treatment.

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Italian Government Challenges De Luca's Third Term Bid

The Italian government is challenging a Campania regional law that enables Vincenzo De Luca to seek a third term as governor, arguing it violates a 2004 national law limiting regional presidents to two consecutive terms and risks creating an inconsistent application of national law across the countr...

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Italy's Non-Mandatory Prosecution: A Constitutional Debate

Italy's Constitution doesn't mandate prosecutorial action, raising concerns about the balance of power and the high cost of trials, which often prioritize high-profile cases over those affecting ordinary citizens.

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UK Government Refuses Pension Compensation, Sparking Constitutional Crisis

The UK government's refusal to compensate thousands of women affected by state pension age increases, despite an ombudsman's ruling, has sparked outrage and raised serious constitutional questions. The decision affects women who retired early, unaware of the changes, and highlights the lack of notif...

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Legal Dispute over 'No' Vote Option in Saxon Minister President Election

A legal opinion by a constitutional law expert opposes the introduction of a 'no' vote option in the upcoming Saxon Minister President election, arguing that it would contradict the state's constitution, while the Green party supports it. The election, involving three candidates, is scheduled for We...

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Court Ruling Hamstrings FINRA's Regulatory Power

A D.C. Court of Appeals ruling requires SEC approval for FINRA expulsions, impacting 628,000 brokers and 3,300 firms, and stemming from a constitutional challenge to FINRA's authority; the decision's long-term effects are uncertain given the incoming administration's deregulation agenda.

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Baden-Württemberg's Constitutional Court to Decide on FDP's Rejected Electoral Reform Initiative

The Baden-Württemberg Ministry of the Interior rejected a FDP popular initiative to reduce the state parliament's constituencies from 70 to 38, citing the proposal's unconstitutionality due to disproportionately weighting proportional representation over direct mandates; the Constitutional Court wil...

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