Tag #Political Accountability

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Joh: Last King of Queensland" Documentary Exposes Legacy of Corruption

The documentary "Joh: Last King of Queensland" examines the premiership of Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen in Queensland (1968-1987), revealing a legacy of corruption, authoritarianism, and the eventual Fitzgerald Inquiry sparked by journalist Phil Dickie's reporting and an ABC Four Corners program.

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smh.com.au
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Controversial Legal Figures to Speak at Conservative Conference

The Samuel Griffith Society's upcoming conference in Perth will include former High Court judge Dyson Heydon, found to have sexually harassed six women, and former Attorney-General Christian Porter, who investigated Heydon. This event raises concerns about accountability within Australia's legal sys...

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Gender Equality
dw.com
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Germany to Investigate COVID-19 Pandemic Response

Germany's new government, a coalition of CDU and SPD, will form a Bundestag committee to investigate the country's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, aiming to restore public trust and improve future pandemic responses; this follows a previous failed attempt by the opposition Left party.

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zeit.de
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Zwickau Correctional Facility Faces Cost Overruns, Uncertain Future

Construction of a joint correctional facility in Zwickau, Germany, has faced significant cost overruns (doubling from "150 million euros) and delays, prompting debate among state officials regarding its future. Despite completion of some structures, the project's future remains uncertain pending ren...

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Reduced Inequality
elmundo.es
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Spanish Government to Assume Political Responsibility for Widespread Power Outage

A major power outage in Spain, lasting over a week, has prompted the government to announce a willingness to assume political responsibility, investigating both energy companies and internal failures, despite lacking a complete understanding of the cause.

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elpais.com
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Valencia Flood Inquiry Threatens PP's Mazón

The ongoing judicial investigation into the management of the October 29th flood in Valencia is severely impacting the standing of the PP's regional leader Carlos Mazón, who was absent during key moments of the emergency, with new evidence emerging despite the party's attempts to downplay the situat...

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bbc.com
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UK Announces Inquiry into Grooming Gangs Following Wales' Rejection of Similar Proposal

The UK government announced a statutory inquiry into grooming gangs across England and Wales, following months of calls for such an inquiry by the Welsh Conservatives, after the Senedd rejected calls for a Welsh-only inquiry in February. This follows an audit by Baroness Casey into child sexual abus...

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dw.com
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Germany to Investigate COVID-19 Pandemic Response

The German Bundestag will form a committee to investigate the country's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on scientific advice, intergovernmental coordination, and societal impact, aiming to improve future pandemic preparedness.

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Good Health and Well-being
elmundo.es
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Redeia President Blames Electric Companies for Spain Blackout

During the Expansión International Forum, Redeia's president Beatriz Corredor blamed Spain's recent blackout on electric companies for failing to maintain adequate reactive power absorption, sparking outrage from representatives of Iberdrola and Endesa.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
euronews.com
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EU Leaders Meet with Valencia Storm Victims, Pledge Aid Amidst Accusations of Government Negligence

Three Spanish associations representing victims of the October 2024 Valencia storm met with EU leaders in Brussels to demand compensation, psychological support, and accountability for the regional government's response, which they claim ignored climate change and resulted in hundreds of deaths. The...

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Climate Action
sueddeutsche.de
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Recall Vote for Potsdam Mayor Schubert Set for May 25th

Potsdam residents will vote on May 25th to recall Mayor Mike Schubert due to a VIP ticket scandal and concerns about his leadership; all parties except the SPD support his removal.

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nrc.nl
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EU's Democratic Deficit: Centralization of Power and Lack of Accountability

JD Vance's assertion that Brussels fears its voters is supported by evidence of the EU's increasingly centralized and undemocratic decision-making processes, particularly during crises like the Eurozone crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to policies implemented without sufficient public debat...

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