Moldova's parliamentary majority approved a bill to strengthen judicial security, including a controversial provision lowering the vote threshold for Vetting Commission members, prompting the opposition to prepare a complaint to the Constitutional Court.

Hungary's Constitutional Court has ruled that it is permissible for the Interior Minister, currently Sándor Pintér, to decide on the necessity of new foundation schools, a regulation that critics argue could hinder the creation of much-needed or higher-quality institutions.

The Italian Constitutional Court has called on the government to progressively reform the current system of staggered severance pay (TFR) for public employees, warning of a declaration of illegitimacy by January 14, 2027, if changes are not made.

Germany's Constitutional Court has issued landmark rulings concerning 'insults', potentially creating new hurdles for police searches and prosecutions and strengthening free speech protections.

The Constitutional Court of North Macedonia has ruled that the linear increase of pensions is not unconstitutional, halting proceedings to challenge the law.

Following the Constitutional Court's rejection of the original climate law, over 180 Hungarian NGOs have collaborated to draft a new comprehensive bill addressing climate change and various aspects of survival.

Milatović's cabinet emphasizes that Montenegro's future in the EU is built on concrete actions, highlighting that strong, independent institutions and the election of Constitutional Court judges are crucial for stability and credibility on the European path.

The Constitutional Court's decision to overturn the Council of Ministers' appeal against the suspension of Belinda Balluku reveals a split among judges, primarily over arguments concerning immunity and separation of powers.

A provision in the 'Šutar law' allowing the Financial Administration (Furs) to seize social welfare benefits for fines after three offenses in two years is causing division among political parties and the public in Slovenia, with the measure currently before the Constitutional Court.

Three candidates for the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council (VST) from the ranks of public prosecutors have filed appeals with the Constitutional Court, claiming their objections to the elections were accepted by law.

Goran Petrović, Vice President of the opposition Freedom and Justice Party (SSP), stated that the President of the Constitutional Court of Serbia, Vladan Petrov, is more concerned with President Vučić's approval ratings than with citizens' appeals and the country's constitution.

An analysis suggests that President Ramaphosa's perceived inaction is hindering the effectiveness of South Africa's Constitutional Court.

Vladan Petrov, President of the Constitutional Court, stated that the upcoming elections are historically important and urged citizens to avoid divisions and engage in thoughtful discussion.

Starting March 4, the Constitutional Court of North Macedonia will broadcast its sessions live to the public via its official website and YouTube and Facebook channels, enhancing transparency.

The mayor of Erzsébetváros, Hungary, is appealing to the Constitutional Court over the government's decision to withdraw hundreds of millions of forints from the district, arguing that increased municipal revenue should not be confiscated.

Bauska and Preiļi municipalities in Latvia are considering appealing to the Constitutional Court and organizing protests against a ministry's decision to partially suspend their territorial plans, which could impact other local governments and planned projects.

A revision of the Constitutional Court Act passed the National Assembly on Friday, after liberal parties ended the opposition's filibuster against the contentious bill that has been criticized for potentially upending the current three-tier court system. The revision, aimed at allowing a ruling finalized at the Supreme Court to be appealed again in the Constitutional Court, passed the plenary session in a 162-63 vote. This came shortly after the opposition-led filibuster ended in a cloture with

Pakistan's Federal Constitutional Court has ruled that tax authorities can conduct raids without prior notice, interpreting Section 175 of the tax ordinance to allow enforcement when a breach has occurred.

Constitutional Court judges Gheorghe Stan and Cristian Deliorga, in a separate opinion, warned that capping magistrate pensions at 70% 'annuls the guarantees of independence' after voting for the law's unconstitutionality.

An advisor to the President of Montenegro, Radonjić, expressed deep belief that Ambassador Sattler's latest appeal will encourage political actors in the Parliament to complete the Constitutional Court as soon as possible.

Bulgarian citizens residing in the United Kingdom have urged the Constitutional Court to address the limitations placed on voting sections abroad.

A court has issued the first ruling in favor of educators who are not members of representative unions, regarding the discriminatory nature of collective agreement provisions on jubilee awards and severance pay, while a Constitutional Court opinion is still pending.

The Bulgarian Ombudsman is considering appealing to the Constitutional Court regarding the limitations placed on voting sections abroad.

Germany's Federal Constitutional Court is examining whether the rapid legislative process for the Building Energy Act violated the rights of members of parliament, with the ruling expected to set a…

Albania's Constitutional Court has decided not to pass the opposition's request regarding the People's Advocate to a plenary session. The Democratic Party's appeal concerned the manner of Endri Shabani's election.

The Constitutional Court of the Czech Republic has confirmed that former high-ranking officials of the communist regime in Czechoslovakia will continue to receive reduced pensions, rejecting a complaint from a former party official.

The Zagreb City Assembly adopted a conclusion by Mayor Tomislav Tomašević to initiate proceedings for assessing the constitutionality of the Spatial Planning Law with the Croatian Constitution.

The article explains why President Nicușor Dan cannot promulgate the law modifying magistrates' pensions until the Constitutional Court officially transmits its decision and it is published in the Official Monitor, clarifying CTP's criticism.

Montenegro's executive branch has proposed that the Constitutional Court reject the initiative by the Center for Protection and Study of Birds (CZIP) to assess the constitutionality of the country's spatial planning document.

Spain's Constitutional Court will review the government's decision not to present a state budget, marking the first time the high court examines a government's non-observance of this duty.

Enver Hasani, former President of Kosovo's Constitutional Court, stated that the recent elections in Kosovo were neither fair nor just, and commented on Kurti's acceptance of political autonomy for Serbs in Ohrid in 2023.

Albania's Constitutional Court has concluded its review of the TikTok ban, with petitioners arguing the decision is unconstitutional.

The Albanian Constitutional Court accepted the opposition's request and annulled the Parliament's new regulation on increasing the number of committees, finding violations in the accelerated procedure and the method of calling meetings.

The Constitutional Affairs Committee of the National Assembly of Republika Srpska (NSRS) has prepared its response to the BiH Constitutional Court regarding a dispute over the election of the RS Government President and members.

The PSD is in negotiations, especially with the PS and Chega, for the appointment of three Constitutional Court judges, five members of the Council of State, and the Ombudsman.

The Constitutional Court will hear challenges to the National Health Insurance Act from 5 to 7 May 2026

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) announced it has removed the application of Amir Mafalani, convicted accomplice in the murder of journalist Ivo Pukanić, from its list, citing that the Croatian Constitutional Court had already established a violation of his rights.

Despite a Constitutional Court directive, a Hungarian parliamentary committee rejected a proposal to register same-sex couples married abroad, failing to address a constitutional omission.

Montenegrin President Jakov Milatović has proposed Ružičić as a candidate for a Constitutional Court judge, after his previous nominees, Mirjana Vučinić and Predrag Krstonijević, failed to gain parliamentary support.

Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony expressed joy over the Pesti Central District Court referring his criminal case regarding the Pride parade to the Constitutional Court, stating that 'the culture of freedom in Hungary could not be destroyed.'

The Budapest Central District Court has referred the criminal proceedings against Mayor Karácsony Gergely to the Constitutional Court, suspending the case due to concerns that applicable laws in the Pride case violate the Fundamental Law, including the right to peaceful assembly.

Romania's Constitutional Court has postponed its rulings on two appeals filed by Nicușor Dan concerning legislative changes related to the use of Black Sea beaches and the electricity and prosumer law, rescheduling them for March 25.

Three MPs from Albania's ruling party have proposed amendments to parliamentary rules to further reduce deputies' speaking time, following a Constitutional Court decision that overturned the previous regulations due to procedural violations.

President of the Montenegrin Constitutional Court, Snežana Armenko, stated that only 1.2% of cases were returned in the last three years, indicating no systemic problem with the execution of the court's decisions.

Three candidates for the High Prosecutorial Council (VST) from among public prosecutors, who received the most votes in the prosecutorial elections, have filed appeals with the Constitutional Court.

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Croatian politician Penava criticized the Constitutional Court for a 'shameful decision' in the Pajčić case, accusing them of causing the statute of limitations to expire by returning the case for retrial.

Former Constitutional Court president Lattanzi criticizes Justice Minister Nordio's alleged goal to weaken the judiciary through a referendum, arguing it would transform public prosecutors into 'police lawyers' rather than impartial appliers of the law.

Croatia's Constitutional Court has overturned the ruling against Nikola Milina in a conflict of interest case, sending the dispute back to the beginning. Milina was previously penalized for receiving both a salary and additional benefits while holding public office.

The Nationality Law in Portugal is on hold, awaiting the new composition of the Constitutional Court and an agreement on external bodies to be elected by Parliament, with negotiations involving PSD, Chega, and PS.

The municipality of Erzsébetváros is appealing to the Constitutional Court after the government withdrew 100 million forints from its local business tax revenue, with the mayor expressing frustration over unannounced fund withdrawals.

South Korea's National Assembly has passed a bill allowing the Constitutional Court to review lower court rulings, including those finalized by the Supreme Court, a move led by the ruling Democratic Party.

Dainius Žalimas, former head of the Constitutional Court and Lithuania's representative to the Venice Commission, responded to Aurelijus Veryga regarding proposed changes to the LRT law, expressing surprise at his colleague's behavior.

Elections for external bodies in Portugal have been postponed again after the PSD requested more time to negotiate an agreement with the PS and Chega. The new election date will be set on March 4, concerning positions in the Constitutional Court, Ombudsman, and Council of State.

Germany's Federal Constitutional Court overturned judgments on insults in two chamber decisions, emphasizing the contribution of drastic evaluations of public officials to 'critique of power'.

The Constitutional Court of Romania (CCR) published on Thursday, February 26, the reasoning in the case of the decision by which it declared the project regarding magistrates' pensions constitutional.

The Spanish Supreme Court has rejected an appeal to annul the conviction of former Attorney General García Ortiz, clearing the path for him to appeal to the Constitutional Court. The decision was not unanimous.

Galina Zaharova, President of the Supreme Court of Cassation, cited a Constitutional Court decision from July 26, 2024, which annulled changes to the Constitution regarding the judiciary. She stated that the Prosecutor's College, not the Plenum, should decide on Sarafoff.

Anutin Charnvirakul, a Thai politician, has pledged to implement stricter vetting processes for ministers, referencing Constitutional Court standards.

It began with a late-night declaration of martial law and has ended, for now, with a gavel. In the 443 days between those two moments, South Korea’s democracy was tested in ways most countries never experience. Citizens formed human chains to block troops from reaching the National Assembly. Lawmakers rushed through corridors in the dead of night to kill the martial law decree by vote. The Constitutional Court upheld a president’s impeachment. Millions took to the streets in protest. A new...

Significant changes in waste management, driven by European legislation and a constitutional court ruling in Slovenia, are currently stalled due to pre-election legislative inactivity.

The Constitutional Court of Romania is set to debate challenges filed by the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) regarding the Parliament's decision to appoint members to the Administrative Councils of Romanian Television (SRTV) and Radio Romania.

The Presidential Administration clarified why President Nicușor Dan has not yet promulgated the law modifying judges' pensions, which recently passed the Constitutional Court.

A penalty under the Anti-Face Covering Act is being reviewed by the Constitutional Court. A legal expert suggests that a previous ruling allowing an animal rights activist to wear a cow mask could help opponents of Herbert Kickl who masked themselves as Vladimir Putin.

Montenegrin MPs continued their parliamentary session, with several legislative proposals on the agenda concerning the judiciary, including amendments to laws on the Constitutional Court, Judicial Council, judges, and the Constitutional Court.

The Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina has confirmed to N1 that it will discuss the appearance of judge Marin Vukoje at a Thompson concert during one of its upcoming sessions.

Enver Hasani, former president of Kosovo's Constitutional Court, stated that Prime Minister Kurti committed to forming the Community of Serb Municipalities in Ohrid and is now seeking a loyal president to do so.

Albania's Constitutional Court has ruled against the parliamentary majority's new architecture for permanent commissions, giving the Assembly 30 days to restore the old structure.

Young participants in the ninth Constitutional Court student creative work competition demonstrated creativity, patriotism, and interest in their country, affirming the court's belief in Latvian youth's readiness for active engagement.

The legal deadline for the Albanian Parliament to consider SPAK's request to lift Balluku's immunity expires on March 15. Prime Minister Rama and his allies have been delaying the process through a lawsuit at the Constitutional Court.

The Basque Nationalist Party (PNV) proposes recovering the Constitutional Court law as it was before the changes introduced by Rajoy in 2015, which would eliminate the prior unconstitutionality appeal against autonomy statutes and the Constitutional Court's executive capacity.

Spain's Constitutional Court has approved measures to eliminate tourist apartments, aiming to free up 10,000 homes for residential use.

Portugal's Constitutional Court has rejected Prime Minister Montenegro's appeal to prevent the disclosure of clients, citing formal issues. The Prime Minister has requested the decision be nullified and awaits a new ruling.

The Constitutional Court rejected Prime Minister Montenegro's appeal regarding the Transparency Entity's decision on the disclosure of Spinumviva consultancy clients, forcing judges to re-evaluate the issue.

The Constitutional Court of Republika Srpska has ruled as unconstitutional the provision that limits taxi operators to providing services only within and from the territory of their registered local self-government unit.

A court has suspended the criminal case against Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony, who was charged for organizing Pride, and has referred the matter to the constitutional judges, believing the cited laws may conflict with the Basic Law.

The Slovak government is reversing its decision to abolish the Whistleblower Protection Office, a move that was temporarily suspended by the Constitutional Court in December and led to the European Commission halting a payment from the Recovery Plan.

Romania's Constitutional Court (CCR) is set to discuss a challenge filed by President Nicușor Dan regarding a law that allows local authorities to receive up to 20% of tourist beaches on the Black Sea for free.

The Constitutional Court has ruled that extending the house arrest measure for the head of the Democratic Party, Sali Berisha, is unconstitutional. The decision was made after reviewing Berisha's appeal against the prolonged restrictive measure.

The Constitutional Court has clarified its decision on the Balluku case, rejecting the Prime Minister's appeal regarding the suspension of the former Deputy Prime Minister.

A Spanish business association, Foment, is considering appealing a proposed limit on housing purchases by investors to the Constitutional Court, while also urging approval of the budget for economic stability.

The Latvian Constitutional Court has concluded its substantive review of a case concerning the use of minority languages in public media and is set to announce its judgment on March 30.

The Constitutional Court of Latvia continues to examine a case concerning the use of minority languages in the Latvian Public Media (LSM) with the participation of the parties involved.

The trial in the case of the kidnapping and intoxication of student Sona will resume in a Bratislava court in April. The decision on guilt is being reconsidered following a reversal by the General Prosecutor's Office and an intervention by the Constitutional Court.

Starting March 4, the Constitutional Court of North Macedonia will broadcast its sessions live, aiming to enhance transparency and allow citizens to observe proceedings in real-time.

The Slovenian Constitutional Court has ruled on the case of Leon Rupnik, effectively overturning a previous decision for his rehabilitation and that of collaboration during World War II, marking a significant judicial decision in Slovenian history.

The central works council of the Austrian public broadcaster ORF is taking its case to the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) after allowances in old contracts were cancelled following a legal amendment, which the Constitutional Court deemed proportionate.

South Korea's National Assembly has passed a bill that allows the Constitutional Court to review rulings made by lower courts, a significant change to the judicial system.

The Belgian Chamber of Representatives rejected a special bill aimed at reforming the conditions for appointing judges to the Constitutional Court, failing to secure the required two-thirds majority.

Judges Gheorghe Stan and Cristian Deliorga of the Romanian Constitutional Court, who voted against the constitutionality of the magistrates' pensions law, warned in their dissenting opinion that capping pensions at 70% undermines judicial independence.

Turkey’s Constitutional Court president stated that the court lacks the authority to ensure the implementation of rulings by the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), addressing ongoing controversy over high-profile cases.

The Spanish Supreme Court has rejected the appeal to annul the conviction of García Ortiz, allowing for a potential appeal to the Constitutional Court.

Agron Shehaj and Erald Kapri, leaders of the Partia Mundësia, have requested the Constitutional Court to release the 'Balluku' file from the Special Prosecution Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK), stating that Albanians deserve to know the truth.

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama sharply criticized the Constitutional Court's decision regarding magistrates' salaries, accusing them of attempting to create a large hole in the state budget.

The perfume and cosmetics retailer Notino has lost its constitutional complaint and must disclose the source of Chanel products it obtained approximately ten years ago, as the Constitutional Court…

The Czech Constitutional Court has opened the way for dozens of citizens to receive compensation for health damage caused by COVID-19 vaccination, ruling that severe, life-threatening conditions are not a prerequisite.

Slovenia is on the cusp of major changes in waste management, driven by new European legislation and a constitutional court ruling, but progress is stalled by pre-election legislative inertia.

The Spanish lower house will consider repealing the prior unconstitutionality appeal against Statutes of Autonomy, potentially curtailing the Constitutional Court's powers.

The Constitutional Court decided to accept the request of the opposition MPs and annulled the new regulation of the Assembly related to permanent committees. The Constitutional Court found violations in the procedure of

Montenegro's Minister of Justice, Bojan Božović, presented amendments to laws on the Constitutional Court, Judicial Council, and State Prosecutor's Office, which would extend judges' and prosecutors' right to a supplement until the end of the year.

A heated debate occurred in the Zagreb City Assembly, with the opposition demanding the removal of agenda items related to a lawsuit against the Constitutional Court over the welcome of the handball team, which Mayor Tomašević dismissed as 'trolling'.

Students braved near-freezing temperatures outside Seoul's Constitutional Court on Tuesday to call for legal recognition of youth-led media and to challenge legal provisions they say restrict press freedoms. "We had to stand up against oppression from the school with our bare hands," said Moon Sung-ho, a 15-year-old student at Yeonshin Middle School and editor-in-chief of Tokipul, an independent student newspaper. "Registering our newspaper as an official media outlet would protect us under the

Former presidential candidate Călin Georgescu reiterated his demand for the declassification of a CSAT meeting, suggesting that if Nicolae Ceauşescu had had a Constitutional Court, he might be a democratic president today.

Juraj Gedra, head of the Slovak government office, suggested that visits by 'the right ambassadors' precede 'political turns' by independent institutions, linking this pattern to a recent Constitutional Court decision.

The Constitutional Affairs Committee of the National Assembly of Republika Srpska (NSRS) has prepared a response to the Constitutional Court of BiH regarding a dispute over the election of the RS Prime Minister and government members.

Akbar Babar has challenged the appointment of Achakzai as the opposition leader in Pakistan's Federal Constitutional Court, arguing that jailed and disqualified Imran Khan cannot legally nominate an opposition leader.

Tomáš Endrödy states that all legal steps, including lawsuits at administrative and constitutional courts and defense at the European level, will be utilized to fight against Taraba's pumped-storage power plant, warning of potential expropriation.