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# Constitutional Court

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# ECJ v. Poland

Poland to be fined €1 million daily by EU for not suspending controversial 'disciplinary chamber'

Poland’s Prime Minister said the country ‘would not act under the pressure of blackmail’

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Oct 27th 2021, 3:48 PM

France's top constitutional court backs Macron's Covid pass

Around 54% of the French population are fully vaccinated.

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Aug 5th 2021, 8:24 PM

Fifteen people detained at protests following Poland abortion ruling

The Constitutional Court ruling severely restricts access to abortion in Poland.

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Oct 23rd 2020, 1:24 PM

Catalonia leader vows to go ahead with independence vote in new form

Artur Mas was forced to suspended the referendum after the Spanish government challenged its legality.

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Oct 14th 2014, 10:51 AM

Column: Anybody – not just the elites – can use law to change society

Even a state with limited resources can prioritise human rights. We’re determined to ignite a passion for using the law to help disenfranchised communities, writes Mairead Healy.

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Mar 28th 2014, 8:00 AM

Hungary: Constitutional changes limit powers of top court and president

The fourth change to the country’s constitution since Viktor Orban took power three years ago will also define family as ‘marriage between man and woman’.

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Mar 11th 2013, 7:01 PM

Germany's top court approves permanent Eurozone bailout fund

The ruling may mean the Dáil will need another vote on approving it – but also give it a vote on increasing its size in future.

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Sep 12th 2012, 9:45 AM

German ESM ruling: Foreign minister confident of treaty approval

Guido Westerwelle is pretty confident that the Constitutional Court will give its blessing to the permanent Eurozone bailout fund.

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Sep 12th 2012, 7:43 AM

# fiscal compact

German court set to rule on whether Germany can sign the ESM into law

The court will rule tomorrow morning whether the president can sign the ESM into law or not.

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Sep 11th 2012, 9:18 AM

German court says MPs need greater role in EU treaty talks

The ruling from the Constitutional Court means opposition parties will have a greater say in EU treaties in future.

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Jun 19th 2012, 9:57 AM

Merkel welcomes ruling, but insists: 'We will never back Eurobonds'

Angela Merkel welcomes the Constitutional Court’s decision – but says it does not mean the emergence of a closer fiscal union.

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Sep 7th 2011, 11:03 AM

Germany’s Constitutional court upholds participation in EU bailouts

Germany was not acting unconstitutionally in sanctioning a Greek bailout, the court says – though future bailouts need greater approval.

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Sep 7th 2011, 10:21 AM

Jordan's King welcomes constitutional changes that reduce his power

King Abdullah II is weakening the crown, creating a constitutional court and boosting the role of the parliament.

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Aug 17th 2011, 6:01 PM

Italian court peels back Berlusconi's legal immunity

The embattled Italian premier will now face charges in three criminal cases relating to his Mediaset media empire.

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Jan 13th 2011, 8:45 PM