A fatal sign for the rule of law
The senior public prosecutor and cum-ex chief investigator Anne Brorhilker has submitted the resignation. That’s nothing to be happy about. The Finanzwende association, which sees itself as an “independent and non-partisan counterweight to the financial lobby”, will be happy. With Anne Brorhilker, a heavyweight in the fight against tax evasion and financial crime comes to […]
Head-to-head race for the presidency in Slovakia
The runoff election for the presidency in Slovakia promises to be exciting. The war in neighboring Ukraine overshadowed the election. In addition, society is polarized. The Ukraine policy is up for vote, but also the attitude towards the rule of law and democracy: a new head of state will be elected next Saturday in the […]
Rommel: Federal Prosecutor’s Office “Servant of the Law”
He has made a reputation as a “Nazi hunter” and now heads the Federal Prosecutor’s Office: At the inauguration of Jens Rommel, leading figures in the judiciary are reflecting on the rule of law. The new head of the Federal Prosecutor’s Office, Jens Rommel, has described the agency as a “servant of the law.” Their […]
Steinmeier wants to protect the Constitutional Court from attacks
The government wants to protect the Federal Constitutional Court in the event that extremists gain the political upper hand. But the Union is hesitating. Now the Federal President is jumping in on the traffic lights. “That’s why I think it’s right to include regulations for the structure of the court, the electoral process and the […]
The Decline of the Rule of Law: A Global Perspective and Thailand’s Challenges
Pandemic, wars, and technological threats These things have emerged and become a new risk trend in the world. It undermines the foundations of multilateralism and many of the beliefs on which the international community once stood. And this is the main factor that will affect the foundation of the world for a long time. It […]
Prober: Right-wing government with Wilders should be possible
The ideas of the rule of law should fit together, advises Sondierer Plasterk. The search for a coalition partner for right-wing populist Geert Wilders continues. Almost three weeks after right-wing populist Geert Wilders’ election victory in the Netherlands, the formation of a government under his leadership appears to have moved a little closer. A coalition […]
Extension | Rushing to the EU? Von der Leyen presents Ukraine report
Corruption at the highest level, deficiencies in the rule of law and dubious treatment of national minorities: At the beginning of 2022, it still seemed unthinkable that Ukraine could become a serious candidate for joining the EU in the foreseeable future. A good 20 months after the start of the Russian war of aggression against […]
The World Justice Project Ranks Rule of Law in 2023: Malaysia and Indonesia Surpass Thailand, Vietnam Maintains Score
The World Justice Project Ranks Malaysia and Indonesia Above Thailand in Rule of Law In its annual report for 2023, the World Justice Project (WJP) has released rankings for the rule of law, surveying 142 countries worldwide. The survey found that Malaysia and Indonesia have surpassed Thailand, while Vietnam has maintained the same score. The […]
Gaza | CDU politician Free to pro-Palestine demos: “Increase the penalty limit”
In an interview with t-online, CDU politician Thorsten Frei calls for unconditional support for Israel, condemns failed integration in Germany and warns against taking in refugees from Gaza. Thorsten Frei leans forward a little. He turns the corners of his mouth downwards. Then he says: “This is completely unacceptable. A shame. The conditions we are […]
CDU politician Free to pro-Palestine demos: “Increase the penalty limit”
In an interview with t-online, CDU politician Frei calls for unconditional responsibility with Israel, condemns failed integration in Germany and warns against taking in refugees from Gaza. Thorsten Frei leans forward a little. He turns the corners of his mouth downwards. Then he says: “This is completely unacceptable. A shame. The conditions we are currently […]
