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Spain's Democratic Decline Amidst Corruption Allegations
A report alleging criminal activity by a former Spanish Socialist Workers' Party secretary has caused a major political crisis, undermining claims of democratic progress under Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, as evidenced by declining scores in international indices of democratic quality and increasing...
Spain's Democratic Decline Amidst Corruption Allegations
A report alleging criminal activity by a former Spanish Socialist Workers' Party secretary has caused a major political crisis, undermining claims of democratic progress under Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, as evidenced by declining scores in international indices of democratic quality and increasing...
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48% Bias Score
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.
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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48% Bias Score
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.
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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0% Bias Score
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.
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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48% Bias Score
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.
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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28% Bias Score
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...
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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36% Bias Score
Turkish Court Acquits Man of Threatening President After 77 Days in Detention
A Turkish textile worker, Y.O.A., was acquitted of "threatening the president" after 77 days in pre-trial detention following a street interview where he expressed concerns about potential unrest; the court found insufficient evidence of criminal intent and awarded him compensation.
Turkish Court Acquits Man of Threatening President After 77 Days in Detention
A Turkish textile worker, Y.O.A., was acquitted of "threatening the president" after 77 days in pre-trial detention following a street interview where he expressed concerns about potential unrest; the court found insufficient evidence of criminal intent and awarded him compensation.
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40% Bias Score
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...
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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40% Bias Score
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.
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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48% Bias Score
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.
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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40% Bias Score
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.
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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56% Bias Score
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.
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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60% Bias Score
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