Hungary Grants Asylum to Polish Lawmaker Wanted on Corruption Charges
Hungary granted political asylum to Marcin Romanowski, a Polish lawmaker and former justice minister wanted on corruption charges exceeding €107 million related to the misuse of a justice fund, prompting condemnation from Poland and raising questions about EU judicial cooperation.
Hungary Grants Asylum to Polish Lawmaker Wanted on Corruption Charges
Hungary granted political asylum to Marcin Romanowski, a Polish lawmaker and former justice minister wanted on corruption charges exceeding €107 million related to the misuse of a justice fund, prompting condemnation from Poland and raising questions about EU judicial cooperation.
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40% Bias Score
Bulgarian Prosecutor's Charges Against "Continue the Change" Leader Viewed as Politically Motivated
Lena Borislavova, a leader of Bulgaria's "Continue the Change" party, accuses the Bulgarian prosecution of politically motivated charges, alleging inconsistencies in witness testimonies and suggesting a broader political strategy to subdue her party and influence the upcoming elections and the Supre...
Bulgarian Prosecutor's Charges Against "Continue the Change" Leader Viewed as Politically Motivated
Lena Borislavova, a leader of Bulgaria's "Continue the Change" party, accuses the Bulgarian prosecution of politically motivated charges, alleging inconsistencies in witness testimonies and suggesting a broader political strategy to subdue her party and influence the upcoming elections and the Supre...
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56% Bias Score
Greek Government Disregards Council of State Rulings
The Greek government twice disregarded Council of State rulings: first, by failing to inform surveillance victims as ordered; second, by passing legislation to override a decision deeming the New Building Code unconstitutional. This undermines public trust in the judiciary and the rule of law.
Greek Government Disregards Council of State Rulings
The Greek government twice disregarded Council of State rulings: first, by failing to inform surveillance victims as ordered; second, by passing legislation to override a decision deeming the New Building Code unconstitutional. This undermines public trust in the judiciary and the rule of law.
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56% Bias Score
Legal Network Forms to Counter Potential Trump Retaliation
A nationwide network of lawyers, accountants, public relations experts, and psychologists is forming to provide free legal and professional services to individuals potentially targeted for retribution by the incoming Trump administration, reflecting concerns about the misuse of government power for ...
Legal Network Forms to Counter Potential Trump Retaliation
A nationwide network of lawyers, accountants, public relations experts, and psychologists is forming to provide free legal and professional services to individuals potentially targeted for retribution by the incoming Trump administration, reflecting concerns about the misuse of government power for ...
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52% Bias Score
Germany strengthens Constitutional Court to safeguard democracy
Germany's parliament passed a law to strengthen its Federal Constitutional Court, requiring a two-thirds majority for future changes to its structure, spurred by concerns about the erosion of judicial independence in other European countries like Poland and Hungary.
Germany strengthens Constitutional Court to safeguard democracy
Germany's parliament passed a law to strengthen its Federal Constitutional Court, requiring a two-thirds majority for future changes to its structure, spurred by concerns about the erosion of judicial independence in other European countries like Poland and Hungary.
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44% Bias Score
Germany Strengthens Constitutional Court Amidst Far-Right Rise
The German parliament passed a constitutional amendment to fortify the Federal Constitutional Court against political interference, driven by the AfD's rise and inspired by judicial crises in Poland and Hungary; the amendment increases the threshold for changes to the court's structure and judges' t...
Germany Strengthens Constitutional Court Amidst Far-Right Rise
The German parliament passed a constitutional amendment to fortify the Federal Constitutional Court against political interference, driven by the AfD's rise and inspired by judicial crises in Poland and Hungary; the amendment increases the threshold for changes to the court's structure and judges' t...
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40% Bias Score
Hungary Grants Asylum to Polish MP Wanted for Corruption
Hungary granted political asylum to Marcin Romanowski, a Polish MP wanted for corruption involving €107 million in alleged fraud related to the Justice Fund, prompting a hostile reaction from Poland and raising concerns about the EU's legal framework.
Hungary Grants Asylum to Polish MP Wanted for Corruption
Hungary granted political asylum to Marcin Romanowski, a Polish MP wanted for corruption involving €107 million in alleged fraud related to the Justice Fund, prompting a hostile reaction from Poland and raising concerns about the EU's legal framework.
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48% Bias Score
Hungary Grants Asylum to Polish Official, Exacerbating EU Tensions
Hungary granted political asylum to Polish ex-Deputy Justice Minister Marcel Romanowski, who faces embezzlement charges, prompting Poland to label the move a hostile act and threaten EU action; this deepens the existing rift between the two EU nations.
Hungary Grants Asylum to Polish Official, Exacerbating EU Tensions
Hungary granted political asylum to Polish ex-Deputy Justice Minister Marcel Romanowski, who faces embezzlement charges, prompting Poland to label the move a hostile act and threaten EU action; this deepens the existing rift between the two EU nations.
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44% Bias Score
Sarkozy's Definitive Prison Sentence Shakes French Politics
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy's three-year prison sentence (one year to be served under electronic surveillance) for corruption and influence peddling is final, following the rejection of his appeal on December 18th, 2024. This unprecedented event underscores challenges in French political...
Sarkozy's Definitive Prison Sentence Shakes French Politics
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy's three-year prison sentence (one year to be served under electronic surveillance) for corruption and influence peddling is final, following the rejection of his appeal on December 18th, 2024. This unprecedented event underscores challenges in French political...
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48% Bias Score
Germany Strengthens Constitutional Court's Independence
The German Parliament passed a constitutional amendment, supported by a large majority, to safeguard the Federal Constitutional Court's independence by enshrining key aspects of its structure and function (12-year term limits, 68-year age limit) in the Basic Law, implementing a mechanism to prevent ...
Germany Strengthens Constitutional Court's Independence
The German Parliament passed a constitutional amendment, supported by a large majority, to safeguard the Federal Constitutional Court's independence by enshrining key aspects of its structure and function (12-year term limits, 68-year age limit) in the Basic Law, implementing a mechanism to prevent ...
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40% Bias Score
Germany strengthens Constitutional Court against political manipulation
The German Bundestag passed legislation to protect the Federal Constitutional Court from political manipulation by requiring a two-thirds majority to change its rules, inspired by concerns about similar courts in Poland and Hungary.
Germany strengthens Constitutional Court against political manipulation
The German Bundestag passed legislation to protect the Federal Constitutional Court from political manipulation by requiring a two-thirds majority to change its rules, inspired by concerns about similar courts in Poland and Hungary.
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40% Bias Score
Germany Strengthens Constitutional Court Against Political Interference
The German parliament passed a constitutional amendment protecting its Federal Constitutional Court from political interference, requiring a two-thirds majority for any future changes to its structure and function, in response to concerns about democratic erosion in other European countries. The ame...
Germany Strengthens Constitutional Court Against Political Interference
The German parliament passed a constitutional amendment protecting its Federal Constitutional Court from political interference, requiring a two-thirds majority for any future changes to its structure and function, in response to concerns about democratic erosion in other European countries. The ame...
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64% Bias Score