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France Condemns Arrests of Turkish Mayors; Turkey Rejects Criticism

France condemned the recent arrests of several Turkish opposition mayors, including those of Adana, Antalya, and Adiyaman, expressing deep concern about the respect for democratic rights and fair trial; Turkey rejected the criticism, stating that it constitutes an interference in its judicial proces...

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Greece's Top Judge Condemns External Influence on Courts

Anastasia Papadopoulou, the newly appointed President of Greece's Areios Pagos Supreme Court, emphasized judicial independence, condemning external attempts to influence court decisions, especially those pending, while acknowledging the role of public discourse on judicial actions.

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Supreme Court Expands Presidential Power in Favor of Trump Administration

The U.S. Supreme Court issued rulings predominantly favoring the Trump administration in 56 cases and over 100 emergency appeals, expanding presidential power and limiting judicial checks, prompting criticism for undermining the rule of law and the balance of governmental powers.

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Turkey's Parliamentary Immunity Lifting Process Explained

The Turkish parliament's process for lifting a member's immunity involves a joint commission's review, a General Assembly vote requiring a 151-vote majority, and a potential Constitutional Court appeal; if lifted, prosecution begins, but the MP retains their seat unless convicted.

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Spain's "Aforamientos": A System Undermining Equality and Trust

Spain's "aforamientos" system grants immunity from prosecution to roughly 250,000 people, including high-ranking officials, undermining equality before the law; despite cross-party support for reform, the system persists due to a lack of political will.

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Turkish CHP Mayors Detained, Sparking DEM Party Condemnation

The detention of three CHP mayors in Turkey—Zeydan Karalar (Adana), Abdurrahman Tutdere (Adıyaman), and Muhittin Böcek (Antalya)—prompted the DEM Party to condemn the actions, linking them to the undermining of a 'solution process' aimed at achieving social peace and democracy.

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EU Rule of Law Report Highlights Widespread Non-Compliance

The European Commission's annual Rule of Law Report reveals that EU countries fully implemented or made significant progress on only 18 percent of its recommendations, with Hungary showing no progress on most, prompting plans to make rule-of-law compliance mandatory for EU funding.

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Italy's Rule of Law: Limited Progress on Key Reforms

The 2025 Rule of Law Report on Italy reveals limited progress in regulating conflicts of interest and lobbying, weak journalist protection with increased intimidation and threats, and concerns regarding Rai's governance, despite some improvements in public procurement anti-corruption measures.

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China's 709 Crackdown: A Decade of Intensified Control Over Human Rights Lawyers

A decade after China's 709 crackdown on human rights lawyers, the CCP's control over the legal profession has intensified, making rights defense nearly impossible; at least 10 lawyers were convicted, and hundreds more faced harassment and license revocations.

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Three More Turkish Opposition Mayors Arrested Amidst Concerns of Political Persecution

Turkish authorities arrested three CHP mayors in Adana, Antalya, and Adiyaman, following the arrest of Istanbul's mayor in March, raising concerns of politically motivated prosecutions due to a lack of compelling evidence and the government's influence over the judiciary.

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Dodik Appears in Court, Sparks Political Backlash in Bosnia

After months of ignoring summons, Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik appeared before Bosnia and Herzegovina's Prosecutor's Office on July 4th; the court dismissed the detention request, prompting both celebrations among his supporters and strong criticism over selective justice and the erosion...

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Spanish Judges Threaten Further Strikes Over Judicial Reforms

Spanish judges and prosecutors' associations, except two, held a three-day strike (July 1-3) protesting government reforms impacting judicial access and the Fiscalía, threatening further action and meeting with European officials next week due to concerns about judicial independence; they cite a 70%...

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