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Internal Israeli divisions could stall judicial reform

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ISRAEL

They cited their opposition not only to the current right-wing government’s ongoing judicial overhaul, seen as anti-democratic, but also to the West Bank “occupation”, mirroring a…

Israel’s judicial overhaul will increase social strife

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ISRAEL

The polarisation between opponents and supporters of the reforms has provoked a widespread street protest movement, which implemented a ‘Day of Paralysis’ yesterday. It has also…

Any judicial improvements will be slow in Bolivia

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BOLIVIA

The judgement upheld the government’s view that Morales was toppled in a ‘coup’ and that Anez took over unconstitutionally. The case has further polarised opinion for and against…

Judicial reform will be key test in Sudan’s transition

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SUDAN

Judicial reform prospects and challenges in Sudan.

EU threatens Slovakia with rule-of-law sanctions

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EASTERN EUROPE

The EU has warned Slovakia that it could face fines or blocked EU funds over concerns that the government’s judicial reforms, particularly those protecting politicians from…

Authoritarian moves will raise wider concerns in Peru

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PERU

In particular, they point to congressional moves that threaten the independence of the judiciary and the electoral authorities. These centre on the investigation currently under…

Philippines institutional erosion likely to intensify

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PHILIPPINES

Duterte is a powerful president with strong support among elected Philippine politicians and the public. Nevertheless, his methods are stoking controversy with concerns of an…

Egypt’s constitutional changes to tighten Sisi’s grip

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EGYPT

Lawmakers on February 14 provisionally approved those changes, which could keep President Abdel Fatah el-Sisi in power until 2034. Additional proposals include measures that would…

Anez trial to compound Bolivia political polarisation

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BOLIVIA

The proceedings, when they resume, will bring to a climax months of argument over whether Anez was proclaimed president legally. They are overshadowed by accusations of government…

Romania heads for clash with EU over legal sovereignty

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ROMANIA

After accentuated rule-of-law erosion during 2017-19, the new government encouraged hopes that such violations would become a thing of the past. However, last month, the…