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Armenian Judge Arrested for Alleged Bribery in Drug Case Delay
A 22-year veteran Armenian judge, Artush Gabrielayan, was arrested for allegedly accepting a \$10,000 bribe to delay a drug trafficking case near its statute of limitations; the Anti-Corruption Committee completed its investigation in one month and referred the case to the Prosecutor General's offic...
Armenian Judge Arrested for Alleged Bribery in Drug Case Delay
A 22-year veteran Armenian judge, Artush Gabrielayan, was arrested for allegedly accepting a \$10,000 bribe to delay a drug trafficking case near its statute of limitations; the Anti-Corruption Committee completed its investigation in one month and referred the case to the Prosecutor General's offic...
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40% Bias Score
Mexico Holds First Judicial Elections Amid Concerns of Political and Criminal Influence
Mexico's first-ever judicial elections take place on Sunday, featuring nearly 900 federal and 1800 local positions, aiming to democratize the courts but raising concerns about political and criminal influence, with a second phase in 2027.
Mexico Holds First Judicial Elections Amid Concerns of Political and Criminal Influence
Mexico's first-ever judicial elections take place on Sunday, featuring nearly 900 federal and 1800 local positions, aiming to democratize the courts but raising concerns about political and criminal influence, with a second phase in 2027.
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48% Bias Score
EU Condemns Hungary's Anti-LGBTQ+ Law Amid Growing Tensions
Twenty EU member states strongly condemned Hungary's new anti-LGBTQ+ law, urging the European Commission to use all available legal means to counter it, highlighting growing concern over Hungary's disregard for EU values and rule of law; however, the Commission has yet to take definitive action.
EU Condemns Hungary's Anti-LGBTQ+ Law Amid Growing Tensions
Twenty EU member states strongly condemned Hungary's new anti-LGBTQ+ law, urging the European Commission to use all available legal means to counter it, highlighting growing concern over Hungary's disregard for EU values and rule of law; however, the Commission has yet to take definitive action.
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52% Bias Score
German Courts Enhance Vetting of Aspiring Lawyers Amidst Rise in Extremism
German appeals court presidents are enhancing vetting processes for aspiring lawyers due to a rise in right-wing extremism, prompted by a Federal Administrative Court ruling and intelligence reports; discussions are underway to standardize procedures and improve democracy education within legal trai...
German Courts Enhance Vetting of Aspiring Lawyers Amidst Rise in Extremism
German appeals court presidents are enhancing vetting processes for aspiring lawyers due to a rise in right-wing extremism, prompted by a Federal Administrative Court ruling and intelligence reports; discussions are underway to standardize procedures and improve democracy education within legal trai...
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48% Bias Score
Spanish Senate Seeks ECJ Ruling on Amnesty Law for Catalan Independence
The Spanish Senate requested the Constitutional Court to refer seven aspects of the amnesty law for the Catalan independence process to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) due to potential conflicts with EU law, including concerns about legal certainty, reclassification of embezzlement, and potentia...
Spanish Senate Seeks ECJ Ruling on Amnesty Law for Catalan Independence
The Spanish Senate requested the Constitutional Court to refer seven aspects of the amnesty law for the Catalan independence process to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) due to potential conflicts with EU law, including concerns about legal certainty, reclassification of embezzlement, and potentia...
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EU Condemns Hungary's Pride Ban, Threatens Legal Action
A majority of EU countries, led by the Netherlands, strongly condemn Hungary's new law effectively banning Budapest's Pride parade, demanding its repeal and threatening the European Commission with legal action if Hungary doesn't comply; sixteen of twenty-seven EU countries signed a joint statement.
EU Condemns Hungary's Pride Ban, Threatens Legal Action
A majority of EU countries, led by the Netherlands, strongly condemn Hungary's new law effectively banning Budapest's Pride parade, demanding its repeal and threatening the European Commission with legal action if Hungary doesn't comply; sixteen of twenty-seven EU countries signed a joint statement.
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48% Bias Score
Polish Presidential Election to Decide Rule of Law's Future
Poland's June 1st presidential election pits liberal Rafał Trzaskowski against right-winger Karol Nawrocki, deciding whether the country will fully restore the rule of law and its relationship with the EU, or continue a turbulent path.
Polish Presidential Election to Decide Rule of Law's Future
Poland's June 1st presidential election pits liberal Rafał Trzaskowski against right-winger Karol Nawrocki, deciding whether the country will fully restore the rule of law and its relationship with the EU, or continue a turbulent path.
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44% Bias Score
Spanish Constitutional Court Rejects Challenges, Proceeds with Amnesty Law Debate
Despite challenges from judges, the PP, and the Senate, Spain's Constitutional Court will begin debating the amnesty law on June 10th, rejecting claims of procedural irregularities and maintaining its schedule; the president considers these actions as delaying tactics.
Spanish Constitutional Court Rejects Challenges, Proceeds with Amnesty Law Debate
Despite challenges from judges, the PP, and the Senate, Spain's Constitutional Court will begin debating the amnesty law on June 10th, rejecting claims of procedural irregularities and maintaining its schedule; the president considers these actions as delaying tactics.
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60% Bias Score
German Courts Increase Scrutiny of Lawyers' Constitutional Loyalty
German appeals court presidents are increasing their vetting of prospective lawyers' constitutional loyalty, citing a rise in right-wing extremism and a recent court ruling that upheld the rejection of a candidate active in a far-right group; they aim to standardize processes and improve democratic ...
German Courts Increase Scrutiny of Lawyers' Constitutional Loyalty
German appeals court presidents are increasing their vetting of prospective lawyers' constitutional loyalty, citing a rise in right-wing extremism and a recent court ruling that upheld the rejection of a candidate active in a far-right group; they aim to standardize processes and improve democratic ...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Pardons Highlight Justice Department's Shift Away From Public Corruption Cases
President Trump pardoned several public officials convicted of financial crimes, including former Virginia Sheriff Scott Jenkins, signaling a Justice Department shift away from public corruption cases, potentially emboldening future misconduct.
Trump Pardons Highlight Justice Department's Shift Away From Public Corruption Cases
President Trump pardoned several public officials convicted of financial crimes, including former Virginia Sheriff Scott Jenkins, signaling a Justice Department shift away from public corruption cases, potentially emboldening future misconduct.
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52% Bias Score
PP Accuses Spanish Government of Democratic Backsliding
The Partido Popular (PP) accuses Spain's government of democratic backsliding, citing an amnesty law, potential Attorney General prosecution, alleged court pressure, and attacks on judicial independence, proposing institutional reforms and highlighting a lack of European precedent.
PP Accuses Spanish Government of Democratic Backsliding
The Partido Popular (PP) accuses Spain's government of democratic backsliding, citing an amnesty law, potential Attorney General prosecution, alleged court pressure, and attacks on judicial independence, proposing institutional reforms and highlighting a lack of European precedent.
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60% Bias Score
EU to Halt Hungary Sanctions Due to Lack of Support
EU ministers will not impose Article 7 sanctions on Hungary this week due to a lack of majority support, despite ongoing concerns about rule of law violations, including restrictions on media and LGBTQ+ rights.
EU to Halt Hungary Sanctions Due to Lack of Support
EU ministers will not impose Article 7 sanctions on Hungary this week due to a lack of majority support, despite ongoing concerns about rule of law violations, including restrictions on media and LGBTQ+ rights.
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48% Bias Score
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