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Venice Commission: Russia's 'Foreign Agent' Amendments Violate Human Rights
July 14, 2021
The Venice Commission has sharply criticized recent Russian amendments to laws regulating so-called ‘'foreign agents," saying they constitute “serious violations” of basic human rights, referring to Russia's "foreign agent" legislation that was adopted in 2012 that requires noncommercial organizations that receive foreign assistance to be registered and submit to audits.
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Moldova on Pro-EU Course after Elections
July 14, 2021
Voters have set Maldova on a pro-EU path for at least four years after a solid parliamentary majority to the center-right Party of Action and Solidarity, led by Moldovan President Maia Sandu, who ran on a platform of European integration, economic development and anti-corruption.
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Polish Court Postpones Constitutional Case that May Deepen Conflict with EU
July 14, 2021
In a case that could deepen conflict with the European Union and jeopardize Poland’s membership, A top Polish court postponed a ruling on whether the constitution takes precedence over EU treaties, as Warsaw responds to what it claims is unjustified interference in its internal affairs by the European Commission.
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Venice Commission: Turkey Counterterrorism Law ‘Incompatible’ with International Law
July 12, 2021
The Venice Commission, an advisory body of the Council of Europe, warned that Turkey’s counterterrorism law against terrorist financing, Law No. 7262 on the Prevention of Financing of the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction, is not compatible for international law and ignores civil society’s concerns.
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EU Threatens Hungary with Sanction over Anti-LGBT Law
July 12, 2021
The EU has threatened to sanction Hungary over a law Hungary’s parliament approved last month, banning the portrayal of homosexuality or sex reassignment for those under the age of 18, which critics say discriminates against LGBT people.
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