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German State Faces 1.4 Million Tax Appeals Over Controversial Property Tax Reform
Baden-Württemberg's new property tax model, effective January 2024, triggered 1.4 million appeals due to drastic tax increases, particularly affecting those with land. The model, based on land size and location regardless of usage, contrasts with other states' more complex methods.
German State Faces 1.4 Million Tax Appeals Over Controversial Property Tax Reform
Baden-Württemberg's new property tax model, effective January 2024, triggered 1.4 million appeals due to drastic tax increases, particularly affecting those with land. The model, based on land size and location regardless of usage, contrasts with other states' more complex methods.
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52% Bias Score
CDU Files Constitutional Complaint over Brandenburg Budget Expert Panel
Brandenburg's CDU parliamentary group leader, Jan Redmann, filed a constitutional complaint against the state parliament due to the state budget's expert panel, accusing the Finance Minister of deception for not disclosing that two expert witnesses were also paid consultants for his ministry; the SP...
CDU Files Constitutional Complaint over Brandenburg Budget Expert Panel
Brandenburg's CDU parliamentary group leader, Jan Redmann, filed a constitutional complaint against the state parliament due to the state budget's expert panel, accusing the Finance Minister of deception for not disclosing that two expert witnesses were also paid consultants for his ministry; the SP...
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40% Bias Score
75 Years of NRW Constitution: Reflecting Societal Change
The North Rhine-Westphalia state constitution, adopted on July 11, 1950, after a June 1950 referendum, is celebrating its 75th anniversary with an exhibition detailing its evolution, including key amendments reflecting societal shifts such as school reforms (1968), voting age changes (1969), data pr...
75 Years of NRW Constitution: Reflecting Societal Change
The North Rhine-Westphalia state constitution, adopted on July 11, 1950, after a June 1950 referendum, is celebrating its 75th anniversary with an exhibition detailing its evolution, including key amendments reflecting societal shifts such as school reforms (1968), voting age changes (1969), data pr...
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24% Bias Score
Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Executive Order Targeting WilmerHale
A federal judge permanently blocked President Trump's executive order targeting the law firm WilmerHale, citing violations of the First, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments and separation of powers; the ruling prevents the administration from taking punitive actions against the firm and sets a precedent for...
Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Executive Order Targeting WilmerHale
A federal judge permanently blocked President Trump's executive order targeting the law firm WilmerHale, citing violations of the First, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments and separation of powers; the ruling prevents the administration from taking punitive actions against the firm and sets a precedent for...
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44% Bias Score
Trump Administration Considers Suspending Habeas Corpus
The Trump administration's consideration of suspending habeas corpus, a core constitutional protection against unlawful detention, is raising concerns about personal liberty and the balance of power between the executive and judiciary branches, particularly in the context of mass deportations.
Trump Administration Considers Suspending Habeas Corpus
The Trump administration's consideration of suspending habeas corpus, a core constitutional protection against unlawful detention, is raising concerns about personal liberty and the balance of power between the executive and judiciary branches, particularly in the context of mass deportations.
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52% Bias Score
Greek Law Amendment on "Intermediary Persons" in Foreign Companies Sparks Legal Concerns
A Greek law amendment bans "intermediary persons"—spouses, civil partners, and first-degree relatives of public officials—from participating in companies based in non-cooperative tax states, raising concerns about constitutional and EU law compatibility.
Greek Law Amendment on "Intermediary Persons" in Foreign Companies Sparks Legal Concerns
A Greek law amendment bans "intermediary persons"—spouses, civil partners, and first-degree relatives of public officials—from participating in companies based in non-cooperative tax states, raising concerns about constitutional and EU law compatibility.
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48% Bias Score
Germany: Rhineland-Palatinate to Exclude Constitutionally Hostile Employees from State Funding
The Rhineland-Palatinate state parliament plans to exclude employees hostile to the constitution from state funding, presenting details today; current regulations allow funding for employees of parliamentarians and factions, but the new law would reduce or remove funding for those deemed hostile to ...
Germany: Rhineland-Palatinate to Exclude Constitutionally Hostile Employees from State Funding
The Rhineland-Palatinate state parliament plans to exclude employees hostile to the constitution from state funding, presenting details today; current regulations allow funding for employees of parliamentarians and factions, but the new law would reduce or remove funding for those deemed hostile to ...
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44% Bias Score
Andalusian Government Blocked from Rejoining ERE Case
The Seville High Court rejected the Andalusian government's request to rejoin the ERE case as a plaintiff, citing its 2016 withdrawal. This decision blocks the government's attempt to challenge Constitutional Court rulings via the European Court of Justice and recover €700 million.
Andalusian Government Blocked from Rejoining ERE Case
The Seville High Court rejected the Andalusian government's request to rejoin the ERE case as a plaintiff, citing its 2016 withdrawal. This decision blocks the government's attempt to challenge Constitutional Court rulings via the European Court of Justice and recover €700 million.
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48% Bias Score
30% of Baden-Württemberg Property Owners Appeal New Tax
In Baden-Württemberg, Germany, 1.4 million property owners (roughly 30%) appealed their new property tax assessments since January 1, 2025, primarily due to the state's unique valuation model focusing solely on land value and questioning its constitutionality. This rate is among the highest in Germa...
30% of Baden-Württemberg Property Owners Appeal New Tax
In Baden-Württemberg, Germany, 1.4 million property owners (roughly 30%) appealed their new property tax assessments since January 1, 2025, primarily due to the state's unique valuation model focusing solely on land value and questioning its constitutionality. This rate is among the highest in Germa...
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32% Bias Score
Trump's Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship Faces Legal Challenges
President Trump's executive order, "Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship," sought to end birthright citizenship for children born to undocumented immigrants, prompting widespread legal challenges and raising concerns about the potential impact on 150,000 children born annually to...
Trump's Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship Faces Legal Challenges
President Trump's executive order, "Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship," sought to end birthright citizenship for children born to undocumented immigrants, prompting widespread legal challenges and raising concerns about the potential impact on 150,000 children born annually to...
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60% Bias Score
Harvard Sues Trump Administration Over Ban on Foreign Students
Harvard University is suing the Trump administration for banning foreign students, claiming it violates the First Amendment and is retaliation for defying White House demands; the ban impacts over 7,000 students.
Harvard Sues Trump Administration Over Ban on Foreign Students
Harvard University is suing the Trump administration for banning foreign students, claiming it violates the First Amendment and is retaliation for defying White House demands; the ban impacts over 7,000 students.
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52% Bias Score
Debate Erupts Over Habeas Corpus Suspension Amidst Administration's Deportation Push
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's mischaracterization of habeas corpus, coupled with White House discussions of suspending it to expand deportation powers, sparked a clash with Senator Maggie Hassan, highlighting constitutional concerns and potential legal challenges.
Debate Erupts Over Habeas Corpus Suspension Amidst Administration's Deportation Push
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's mischaracterization of habeas corpus, coupled with White House discussions of suspending it to expand deportation powers, sparked a clash with Senator Maggie Hassan, highlighting constitutional concerns and potential legal challenges.
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20% Bias Score
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