Friday, May 22Friday, May 22The Romanian High Court of Cassation and Justice (ÎCCJ) has challenged recent amendments to the Code of Criminal Procedure before the Constitutional Court (CCR), arguing that the changes may violate the right to defense and principles of a fair trial. The court’s decision, announced on Friday, 22 May 2026, raises concerns over potential constitutional breaches in the legislative modifications .
In Turkey, a court ruling has intensified political tensions by ousting opposition leader Özgür Özel from his position as head of the Republican People’s Party (CHP), the country’s main opposition force. The decision, described by critics as a "judicial coup", annuls the CHP’s recent leadership election results, further consolidating President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s influence. The opposition has vowed to resist the ruling through legal appeals and public mobilization, with Özel pledging to remain at the party’s headquarters in Ankara to defy the decision. Analysts argue the move is an attempt to undermine electoral competition ahead of future votes .
The CHP has condemned the ruling as a blatant interference in its internal affairs, with party officials and experts warning that the judiciary is being weaponized to suppress opposition and extend Erdoğan’s rule. The crisis has sparked protests and heightened political instability in Turkey .
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adevarul · about 3 hours ago
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adevarul · about 4 hours ago
Greek Government Blocks Wiretapping Inquiry as Opposition Stages Walkout Opposition parties launched a fierce assault on the Greek government, accusing it of orchestrating a sweeping cover-up in the wiretapping scandal. The fiery debate followed a motion tabled by PASOK–Movement for Change to establish a parliamentary investigative committee to probe state surveillance practices. The political clash unfolded in the wake of the Supreme Courts controversial […]
greek reporter · about 6 hours ago
Înalta Curte atacă la CCR modificările Codului de procedură penală. Ce contestă judecătorii Înalta Curte de Casație și Justiție a decis, vineri, să sesizeze Curtea Constituțională cu privire la modificările aduse Codului de procedură penală, invocând posibile încălcări ale dreptului la apărare și ale principiilor unui proces echitabil.
adevarul · about 6 hours ago
A Turkish court ousts the opposition leader from his job Deposing Ozgur Ozel is another step towards autocracy for Erdogans Turkey
the economist · about 6 hours ago
Turkish opposition fights court ousting of leaders in ruling boosting Erdogan The appeal court declared Özgür Özels party leadership victory void, further cementing the presidents grip on power.
bbc · about 7 hours ago
Debate: Slovenia: Janša nominated to head new government Following parliamentary elections in Slovenia in March which failed to deliver a clear majority, a group of MPs has proposed electing Janez Janša, leader of the conservative SDS, as Prime Minister and the formation of a centre-right coalition. If his nomination is successful, Janša will become head of Slovenias government for the fourth time.
eurotopics.net · about 9 hours ago
Turkey political crisis simmers as opposition vows to resist court ruling Turkeys political opposition dug in on Friday to resist an unprecedented court ruling that ousted its leader and annulled its congress, inflaming a political crisis that critics say aims to further prolong President Tayyip Erdogans 23-year rule. The CHP condemned the ruling as a judicial coup and Ozel vowed to fight it through legal appeals and to personally remain day and night in the main opposition partys headquarters in Ankara.
france24 · about 9 hours ago
Turkeys Main Opposition CHP Challenges Courts Ousting of Party Leadership The opposition CHP leadership is contesting a ruling removing its leadership - a blatant attempt by the court to influence the outcome of future elections, one Turkish political expert argues.
balkaninsight · about 10 hours ago
Latvia First retains lead in latest party political poll In the latest poll of political parties by the research center SKDS, the biggest changes this time around have not occurred at the top of the ranking, but in the positions behind the leader and around the five percent threshold that is required to win seats in Latvias parliament, the Saeima. Moreover, the data continues to show very tight competition between several parties.
lsm.lv · about 11 hours ago
Cine poate ține în viață viitorul guvern: rolul decisiv al partidelor mici. „A crescut așteptarea ca PSD să preia inițiativa Blocajul dintre PNL, USR și PSD mută centrul negocierilor politice către parlamentarii neafiliați și partidele mici, în timp ce presiunea asupra PSD de a-și asuma intrarea la guvernare crește tot mai mult.
adevarul · about 12 hours ago