German Ministry Rejects Proposal to Strip Dual Citizens of Citizenship
Germany's Interior Ministry rejects CDU chairman Friedrich Merz's proposal to revoke German citizenship from dual nationals convicted of crimes, citing legal and constitutional concerns; Merz argues for stricter measures, sparking debate about immigration and security.
German Ministry Rejects Proposal to Strip Dual Citizens of Citizenship
Germany's Interior Ministry rejects CDU chairman Friedrich Merz's proposal to revoke German citizenship from dual nationals convicted of crimes, citing legal and constitutional concerns; Merz argues for stricter measures, sparking debate about immigration and security.
Progress
44% Bias Score
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...
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...
Progress
36% Bias Score
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.
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.
Progress
48% Bias Score
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.
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.
Progress
40% Bias Score
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.
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.
Progress
40% Bias Score
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.
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.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Failed Arrest Attempt of Ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol
South Korean authorities failed to arrest ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol following a five-hour standoff at his residence; 2,700 police officers and approximately 200 Presidential Security Service personnel were involved; the arrest warrant expires on January 6th.
Failed Arrest Attempt of Ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol
South Korean authorities failed to arrest ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol following a five-hour standoff at his residence; 2,700 police officers and approximately 200 Presidential Security Service personnel were involved; the arrest warrant expires on January 6th.
Progress
40% Bias Score
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...
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...
Progress
48% Bias Score
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.
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.
Progress
48% Bias Score
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...
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...
Progress
52% Bias Score
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...
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...
Progress
48% Bias Score
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.
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.
Progress
44% Bias Score