Tag #Government Accountability

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Alberta Revokes Wildfire Housing Funds, Leaving Jasper Residents Homeless

Following a wildfire that displaced 2,000 Jasper residents, Alberta's UCP government revoked a $112 million commitment for 250 modular homes, leaving 600 families without temporary housing six months after the disaster, prompting a resident-led protest highlighting broken promises and a worsening ho...

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welt.de
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German Health Ministry Defends Controversial Covid Vaccine Campaign Contract

The German Health Ministry insists its €600,000 contract with SPD-linked agency BrinkertLück for the "Ich schütze mich" Covid-19 vaccination campaign followed regulations, despite lacking a public tender and facing criticism from the CDU and the Left Party, and a rebuke from the Federal Audit Office...

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Good Health and Well-being
elpais.com
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Madrid Government Investigated for Alleged €3 Million Contract Fraud

In September 2023, two Madrid schools received burofaxes demanding €1,460,724.80 from Virelec for school renovations, leading to a 2024 investigation into the Madrid regional government for allegedly fractionating over €3 million in contracts awarded to Virelec, bypassing public bidding, and potenti...

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Quality Education
nos.nl
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Dutch Government Urged to Tackle Systemic Discrimination in Public Services

The Dutch State Commission against Discrimination and Racism advises the government to implement a discrimination test, create a comprehensive plan to tackle discrimination in public services, and reward whistleblowers who highlight potentially discriminatory policies, citing the high costs of past ...

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Dutch Government's Anti-Discrimination Strategy Deemed Ineffective

A Dutch parliamentary committee criticized the government's ineffective strategy against discrimination in public services, citing the childcare benefits scandal and DUO's discriminatory practices as examples, recommending a long-term plan to avoid future scandals and high compensation costs.

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dailymail.co.uk
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Police Prioritized Burglary Over Child Sex Abuse Cases to Meet Targets

A leaked report reveals that South Yorkshire Police prioritized burglary and robbery to meet Home Office targets in the 2000s, neglecting child sexual exploitation cases; despite knowing about perpetrators as early as 2001, they failed to act, allowing abuse to continue until 2016.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Serbia Protests: Train Station Collapse Ignites Nationwide Demonstrations

Following the November 1st, 2024, collapse of Novi Sad's train station, killing 15, nationwide protests in Serbia demand accountability, fueled by allegations of corruption and broader discontent with President Vucic's rule; 61% of Serbians support the demonstrations.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
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Wild Justice Founder Steps Back, Campaign to Intensify

Mark Avery, co-founder of the UK wildlife campaign group Wild Justice, is stepping down to focus on family, but the group will continue its legal challenges against government inaction on biodiversity, notably its campaign to ban driven grouse shooting, which has garnered nearly 50,000 signatures.

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Life on Land
dailymail.co.uk
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IICSA Chair Condemns Political Exploitation of Child Sexual Abuse

Professor Alexis Jay criticized the political exploitation of child sexual abuse, citing the government's inadequate response to her inquiry's findings, which estimated that 1,400 children were sexually exploited in Rotherham between 1997 and 2013.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
nos.nl
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Dutch Government Urged to Tackle Systemic Discrimination in Public Services

The Dutch State Commission on Discrimination and Racism advises the government to implement a discrimination test, create a comprehensive plan to combat discrimination in public services, and for politicians to lead by example, urging that the current reactive approach must change to prevent further...

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California's Leadership Blamed for Exacerbating Los Angeles Fires

The author blames California's leadership for exacerbating the recent Los Angeles fires, citing budget cuts to fire preparedness, a focus on DEI initiatives over practical solutions, and the Mayor's trip to Africa during a weather warning, resulting in $250 billion in damages and 24 deaths.

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Climate Action
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Dutch Parliament Debates Government Fraud Policy Following Child Benefits Scandal Report

A year after a Dutch parliamentary committee's report on government fraud policy, the House of Representatives is debating its recommendations, focusing on the child benefits scandal and the government's response, particularly the NSC party's role.

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