Tag #Government Accountability

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Serbian Students Block Highway Demanding Accountability for Train Station Collapse

On January 27th, thousands of Serbian students blocked a Belgrade highway for 24 hours, demanding accountability for the November 1st Novi Sad train station collapse (15 deaths), the release of documents, arrests of attackers, dropped charges, and a 20% higher education budget increase; farmers and ...

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Victorian Treasurer Questions Government's Use of $12.1 Billion "Slush Fund"

Victorian Treasurer Jaclyn Symes raised concerns about her government's use of a $12.1 billion "slush fund", with experts citing significantly higher spending than other Australian jurisdictions; $39.9 billion since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, exceeding other states and the federal government ...

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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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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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
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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
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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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Greece Train Collision: 57 Dead, Widespread Protests Erupt Over Government Response

A train collision in Greece on February 28, 2023, resulted in 57 deaths, sparking widespread protests and demands for accountability, as investigations revealed an illegally added flammable materials wagon significantly increased the death toll.

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No Poverty
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Florida Man Arrested for Online Violence Threat

Shannon Depararro Atkins of West Palm Beach was arrested on July 14, 2024 and charged with a second-degree felony for issuing electronic threats of violence; police are investigating the credibility of the threat.

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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
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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
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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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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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