Italy is gearing up for a significant vote on March 22-23. The country will decide on a major change to its legal system. This change could impact how judges and prosecutors work. The vote is a big deal for Giorgia Meloni's government. It's also a test of her support before the next election in 2027
Zbigniew Ziobro, a former Polish justice minister, is now living in Hungary after being granted asylum. He's known for his strong words and actions, often clashing with those who disagreed with his ideas on justice and the European Union. Ziobro is facing serious charges in Poland, including misuse
Italy's Senate just approved a major change to how their justice system works. This reform is a big deal for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. It's her main plan to fix the justice system, but not everyone is happy about it. Judges and the left-wing opposition are against it. The real challenge is sti
Judges are crucial in implementing transitional justice. But how do we handle their involvement with non-democratic regimes? In Czechia, we see that existing mechanisms like prosecution, lustration, truth-seeking, and amnesties aren't ideal. Judges often had different roles than politicians, and jud
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired Defense Minister Yoav Gallant after months of tension. This move happened as the US elected a new president, and Israel faces wars in Gaza and Lebanon. Gallant, close to the US administration, was let go amid disagreements over ultra-Orthodox military
Mexico's surge to approve its new judicial reform has sparked a mix of reactions among experts and business leaders. While some hail the decision as a bold move to strengthen democracy, others fear it will lead to a loss of trust in the country's institutions and potentially even more corruption. As
Mexico's recent election has sent shockwaves throughout the country, with Morena, the party of outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO), dominating the polls. But beneath the surface, a more sinister trend is emerging. AMLO's judicial reform package, designed to give the party greater c
Mexico is on the verge of a major judicial overhaul, with judges being elected instead of appointed. President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum insists it's a pro-democracy move, but outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has openly stated it's aimed at foreign businesses. Critics argue this move c
