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Kazakhstan’s Constitutional Court says Tokayev can run for another term under the new constitution
Kazakhstan’s Constitutional Court has ruled that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is entitled to seek reelection under the country’s new constitution, according to clarifications the court issued in response to a presidential request for an official interpretation of certain provisions.
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ABC News
· Jul 7, 2026
Kazakhstan's top court rules that President Tokayev can seek another term
Kazakhstan’s top court has ruled that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev can seek another seven years in office after a referendum on the constitution reset term limits for the office
We The Media
· Jun 29, 2026
[Photo] 🚨Supreme Court to hear case next term on challenges to Arizona’s efforts to remove no [...]
Supreme Court to hear case next term on challenges to Arizona’s efforts to remove noncitizens from its voter rolls. Read more in article linked below. https://thefederalist.com/2026/05/27/trump-doj-asks-scotus-to-weigh-arizonas-commonsense-proof-of-citizenship-laws/
Tampa Free Press
· Jun 26, 2026
High-Stakes Georgia Election Rules Fight Pushed Straight To State Supreme Court
The Court of Appeals of Georgia issued an order on Thursday, transferring a major legal battle over state election rules to the Supreme Court of Georgia. The case, Georgia Republican Party Inc. v. DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections, is moving to the state’s highest bench because it raises fundamental constitutional questions that intermediate [] High-Stakes Georgia Election Rules Fight Pushed Straight To State Supreme Court
AzerNews
· Jul 10, 2026
Peace wth Azerbaijan now hinges on Pashinyan's domestic battle
The debate over constitutional reform in Armenia has moved far beyond the sphere of domestic politics. Today, it represents the final and perhaps most consequential issue standing between Armenia and Azerbaijan on the path toward a comprehensive peace agreement.
Telex
· Jul 2, 2026
Venice Commission delegation voiced no criticism of constitutional amendment to remove President, PM Magyar says
Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok had previously requested the body's opinion on the draft of the constitutional amendment which would remove him from office before his term is over.
Caucasian Knot
· Jul 8, 2026
The CEC refused to consider the Prosecutor's request to prosecute Narek Karapetyan.
The Central Election Commission of Armenia returned to the Prosecutor's Office the request to initiate criminal proceedings against Narek Karapetyan, who heads the electoral list of the Strong Armenia bloc, as well as against four other candidates from the bloc. The decision was made because the powers of the candidates for deputies expired on July 4.
Off The Press
· Jun 29, 2026
Supreme Court to consider Trump push on Arizona voting laws
The Supreme Court said Monday it will consider a Republican push to enforce strict Arizona voting laws passed in the swing state after the 2020 election. The high court has allowed some similar rules to take effect temporarily before, including Arizona’s proof-of-citizenship requirement for state and local elections and a Virginia purge of voter rolls []...Click to read more
Proto Thema - English
· Jun 24, 2026
Supreme Court rejects Kovesi appeal, upholds two-year extension for three Greek European Delegated Prosecutors
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office had sought to overturn a decision by the Supreme Judicial Council of the Greek Supreme Court extending the terms of office of three Greek European Delegated Prosecutors by two years The post Supreme Court rejects Kovesi appeal, upholds two-year extension for three Greek European Delegated Prosecutors appeared first on ProtoThema English.
Hananya Naftali
· Jul 3, 2026
[Photo] Lithuania moves to allow nuclear-weapons deploymentPresident Gitanas Nausėda said he i [...]
Lithuania moves to allow nuclear-weapons deploymentPresident Gitanas Nausėda said he initiated a constitutional amendment to remove the current restriction on deploying nuclear weapons in Lithuania, which would let the country take part in NATO's collective nuclear deterrence.
TASS
· Jul 1, 2026
Kazakhstan to hold parliamentary elections on August 23 — decree
The decree also instructed Kazakhstan’s Central Election Commission to organize and conduct the vote
Hungary Today
· Jun 23, 2026
PM Magyar to Replace of Half of Opposition MPs, Fire President and Head of Constitutional Court
Rage and threats, Péter Magyar during his speech in Parliament. The TISZA government is drafting a new constitution, Péter Magyar has announced in parliament yesterday. In this he wants to cap the term of office for members of parliament at 12 years likely retrospectively, and change the fundamental law in order to remove President [] The post PM Magyar to Replace of Half of Opposition MPs, Fire President and Head of Constitutional Court appeared first on Hungary Today.
The korea Herald News
· Jun 22, 2026
PM vows to renew push for constitutional amendment
Prime Minister Kim Min-seok said Monday that he will revive the push for a constitutional amendment once he returns to the National Assembly. Upon returning to the National Assembly and the party, I will begin full-scale discussions on a one-time constitutional amendment regarding the reform of the National Election Commission, Kim told reporters. The momentum for the amendment, which failed in May due to the resistance of the main opposition People Power Party, could be reignited as both part
The Moscow Times
· Jul 10, 2026
Anti-War Politician Boris Nadezhdin Branded ‘Foreign Agent’
The designation comes nearly a month after Nadezhdin submitted documents to run for Russia’s lower-house State Duma in September. Foreign agents are barred from running for any elected office under Russian law.
Hetq
· Jul 4, 2026
Armenia's Constitutional Court Upholds June 7 Election Results
Armenia’s Constitutional Court (CC) has rejected the applications of the Strong Armenia and Armenia alliances and the Wings of Unity, Democracy Law Discipline, Prosperous Armenia, Alliance of Defenders of Democracy for the Republic, and the New Force
Kathimerini
· Jul 9, 2026
New framework to prioritize ‘Just Transition’ regions
A special framework designed for Greece’s so-called “Just Transition” regions (such as western Macedonia and Megalopoli in the Peloponnese) has been detailed in an amendment submitted on Tuesday to Parliament by Deputy Prime Minister Kostis Hatzidakis.
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 8, 2026
Zimbabwe President, Mnangagwa signs law extending tenure
President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe on Tuesday signed into law a controversial constitutional amendment extending his current term by two years, from 2028 to 2030. Government spokesperson Nick Mangwana confirmed his assent to the Constitutional Amendment (No. 3) Act, which modifies the Southern African nation’s political, electoral, and judicial systems. The general elections have been [] Zimbabwe President, Mnangagwa signs law extending tenure
Hungarian Conservative
· Jul 6, 2026
PM Magyar: ‘With this, the incumbent President’s tenure is ending’
Prime Minister Péter Magyar of Hungary has unveiled a planned constitutional amendment that would remove President Tamás Sulyok from office. The proposal has sparked fierce criticism from the opposition Fidesz Party, while Sulyok himself argues it is a measure targeting a specific individual. The post PM Magyar: ‘With this, the incumbent President’s tenure is ending’ appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.
The Namibian
· Jul 8, 2026
Zimbabwe president signs into law constitutional change extending term
Zimbabwean president Emmerson Mnangagwa (83) on Tuesday signed into law constitutional changes that will extend his term by two years until 2030 and scrap direct presidential elections. The raft of amendments have been criticised by opposition figures in the country where Mnangagwa’s Zanu-PF party holds a parliamentary majority. “Signed, sealed and delivered – it’s now [] The post Zimbabwe president signs into law constitutional change extending term appeared first on The Namibian.
Trend News Agency
· Jul 9, 2026
Constitutional amendment in Armenia can accelerate peace process - Azerbaijani analyst
Constitutional amendment in Armenia can accelerate peace process - Azerbaijani analyst
Lawyers, Guns & Money
· Jun 30, 2026
Trump v. Barbera shows just how radical the Roberts Court and the modern conservative legal movement are
When Sarah Ishgur and other apologists for the incredibly reactionary and partisan Roberts Court summarize the latest term, they’re sure to highlight the Supreme Court confirming that Donald Trump cannot unilaterally nullify the plain language and purpose of the 14th Amendment and more than a century of precedent. THIS IS A COURT THAT WILL STAND [] The post Trump v. Barbera shows just how radical the Roberts Court and the modern conservative legal movement are appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.
The Daily Signal
· Jun 23, 2026
Georgia Lawmakers Continue QR Codes Amid Passage of Hand Recount Bill
Georgia state senators on Saturday, amid efforts to postpone removal of voter ballot QR codes to 2028, passed an amendment requiring hand recounts for the state’s top two ticket races during elections. The bill concerning the ban of QR codes on ballots would transition Georgia to an alternative system prior to the 2028 presidential election....
Investing.com
· Jun 29, 2026
US Supreme Court to hear Republican bid to revive Arizona voter restrictions
US Supreme Court to hear Republican bid to revive Arizona voter restrictions
KTLA 5
· Jun 30, 2026
Supreme Court Overturns Campaign Finance Limits
The Supreme Court has issued a landmark 6-3 ruling, striking down limits on the amounts political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president. This decision, which cited First Amendment violations, has significant implications for campaign finance and was supported by the Trump administration. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1
Africanews
· Jul 1, 2026
Zimbabwean parliament approves extending presidential term by two years
Sweeping changes to Zimbabwe's constitution that will extend the presidential term by two years sailed through their final parliamentary hurdle Tuesday, now requiring only President Emmerson Mnangagwa's signature to become law.
Hartmann Report
· Jun 26, 2026
Six Unelected Justices Just Gave Trump the Power to Ignore Congress and Every American Should Be Terrified
Congress passed the laws. Previous presidents signed them. The Supreme Court has now declared they can be ignored whenever this particular president chooses (but not Biden)...
Coffman Chronicle
· Jun 29, 2026
Supreme Court Takes Up Arizona Proof-of-Citizenship Voting Law
The Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear a Republican-backed challenge seeking to revive Arizona voting rules that require proof of citizenship for certain voter registrations and allow voter-roll removals when citizenship cannot be confirmed.
Townhall
· Jun 30, 2026
BREAKING: The Supreme Court Hands Down New Ruling on Campaign Finance
BREAKING: The Supreme Court Hands Down New Ruling on Campaign Finance
Loonie Politics
· Jun 22, 2026
Judge blocks use of federal database to check citizenship, saying it could wrongly purge voters
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Monday ruled that a recently revamped version of a federal tool central to the Trump administration’s election integrity strategy is unlawful and can no longer be used. U.S. District Court Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan sided with advocacy groups that argued the recent upgrades to the program, called Systematic [] The post Judge blocks use of federal database to check citizenship, saying it could wrongly purge voters appeared first on Loonie Politics.
Al Jazeera
· Jun 22, 2026
Hungary’s PM launches drive to free country from Orban’s ‘mafia’
The raft of proposed changes includes a new constitution and anti-corruption office, and the ousting of the president.
The Hill
· Jun 29, 2026
Supreme Court agrees to take up part of Arizona proof-of-citizenship voter law dispute
The Supreme Court agreed Monday to take up a long-running dispute regarding a pair of Arizona voting laws that require Americans to provide proof of U.S. citizenship to vote. The justices granted the Republican National Convention’s (RNC) request to review an appeals court decision that found the state laws at issue were preempted by the...
RAPPLER
· Jul 6, 2026
Escudero orders return of Sara Duterte’s tax records to BIR
Escudero, however, says that either party may still ask the court in the future to subpoena the BIR to turn over Duterte's tax records
The Budapest Times
· Jul 13, 2026
KDNP MP: Term limit amendment aims to remove former Fidesz-KDNP MPs
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Independent Journal Review
· Jun 29, 2026
Court Looks To Decide Fate Of ‘Decoy’ Candidate With Same Name As Senator
The Alaska Supreme Court is hearing a case Monday that will decide whether or not to remove a Senate candidate with the same name as the incumbent he is challenging from the ballot. Republican Senate candidate Dan J
Modern Diplomacy
· Jul 5, 2026
The (domestic) problem with Armenia’s recent elections
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has been re-elected to another term after being victorious in his country’s 7 June elections. His re-election is a relief for Washington and Europe, given Pashinyan’s foreign policy ideologies and objectives. However, his domestic policies are very problematic; the repression and crackdown on freedom of speech leading up to the [] The post The (domestic) problem with Armenia’s recent elections appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
MyJoyOnline
· Jul 8, 2026
Use constitutional case to strengthen democracy – Arthur Kennedy urges Supreme Court
A leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Arthur Kobina Kennedy, has urged the Supreme Court to use an ongoing constitutional case challenging the delegates system of political parties to advance internal democracy and strengthen Ghana's democratic governance.
Vanguard News
· Jun 23, 2026
Tinubu forwards State Police Constitution Amendment Bill to Senate
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally transmitted a Constitution Alteration Bill to the Senate seeking to establish state police across the country. The proposed legislation aims to amend relevant provisions of the 1999 Constitution to provide the legal and institutional framework for the creation and operation of state police forces in the federation. The move [] The post Tinubu forwards State Police Constitution Amendment Bill to Senate appeared first on Vanguard News.
DW News
· Jul 11, 2026
What Mojtaba Khamenei's warning means for the US | DW News
Iran's new Supreme Leader has vowed revenge for his father's killing, saying it “must inevitably be carried out.” Is Mojtaba Khamenei's warning directed at Donald Trump, Iran’s regional allies, or his own domestic audience? And what does his rhetoric reveal about Tehran’s strategy going forward? DW speaks with Kamran Matin, Iran analyst and Associate Professor of International Relations at the University of Sussex. Chapters: 0:00 Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge for father’s killing 1:27 Threats - immediate retaliation or longer-term ideological commitment? 3:05 Threats opening the door for proxies, affiliated groups, or individuals to act over time? 4:30 Is diplomacy effectively off the table? 5:55 How significant is it that Iran’s new Supreme Leader still has not appeared in public? #iran #mojtabakhamenei #usa #donaldtrump #revenge #alikhamenei #dwcurrentaffairs For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
Eyewitness News Bahamas
· Jun 26, 2026
Will FNM Take Bastian, Miller-Brice Cabinet Appointments to Court?
Will FNM Take Bastian, Miller-Brice Cabinet Appointments to Court?
UPI
· Jun 29, 2026
Supreme Court to hear Arizona proof-of-citizenship voting case
Supreme Court to hear Arizona proof-of-citizenship voting case
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