Tag #Political Accountability

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Spanish Government Strengthens Court Investigating 'Dana' Event in Valencia

The Spanish government will reinforce the Catarroja court investigating the 'dana' event in Valencia, adding a new judge to allow the current judge to focus exclusively on the case following requests from the Valencian High Court of Justice, the judge herself, and the Valencian Justice Department.

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Greece Faces No-Confidence Vote Over Deadly Train Crash

A no-confidence vote against Greece's government is underway due to its handling of a deadly February 2023 train crash that killed 57, following massive public protests demanding accountability for the disaster, with the vote expected to be held on Friday.

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Hanau Shooting: Victim-Blaming and State Response to Right-Wing Extremism

In February 2020, a far-right gunman killed nine people in Hanau, Germany, raising concerns about the state's response to right-wing extremism and prompting accusations of victim-blaming from the city government after the victims' families sought accountability.

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Valencia Flood: President Mazón's Evolving Account and Delayed Emergency Response

The Valencia regional president, Carlos Mazón, arrived at the emergency coordination center 17 minutes after a delayed mass alert was issued during the October 29th, 2023, catastrophic flood that killed 224 people; his account of the day has changed significantly during an ongoing judicial investiga...

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Reynolds Demands Apology from Gallagher Over Higgins Case Scrutiny

During a Senate estimates hearing, retiring Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds demanded an apology from Finance Minister Katy Gallagher for the scrutiny surrounding the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins in Reynolds's office in 2019; Gallagher refused, citing her belief that the questions were justified g...

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Greece Elects New President Amidst Train Crash Controversy

Despite protests over the 2023 Greek train crash that killed 57, parliament elected Constantine Tassoulas as president with 160 votes; the opposition did not support him, and a judicial probe continues.

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Valencian Officials Charged in Flood Response Failure

A Catarroja judge charged two former Valencian officials for their roles in a delayed emergency warning during the October 29th floods, resulting in 225 deaths, while rejecting charges against the regional president due to immunity. The judge cites failures in inter-agency coordination and the late ...

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Mitsotakis Accuses Opposition of Exploiting Tempe Train Crash for Political Gain

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis accused the opposition of trying to exploit the Tempe train crash for political gain, rejecting claims of a cover-up and announcing a public-private partnership to upgrade the railway network and constitutional amendments for public sector employee evaluation...

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Greece Train Crash Exposes Systemic Failures

A train crash in Greece resulted in 57 deaths due to a system failure, human error by a stationmaster, and unactivated safety contracts, highlighting systemic issues within the Greek railway system and government.

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Ontario Education Crisis Under Doug Ford

Ontario's education system is facing a crisis under Doug Ford's leadership, with stagnant student test scores, increased school violence, teacher shortages, and a burgeoning private tutoring sector.

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NZ Commerce Minister Resigns Following Inappropriate Conduct

New Zealand's Commerce Minister Andrew Bayly resigned on February 18th after admitting to inappropriate physical contact with a staff member, following an 'animated discussion'. This follows an October incident where he insulted a winery worker, raising concerns about his conduct.

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Unverifiable Videos Hinder Tempe Train Disaster Investigation

A lawyer submitted three videos related to the Tempe train disaster; however, their authenticity cannot be verified, raising concerns about their value to the investigation and potentially hindering the pursuit of accountability.

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