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19 April 2021
Polish constitutional tribunal rules human rights ombudsman cannot exceed term when position is vacant
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19 April 2021
In Moldova, constitutional court rules president can dissolve parliament
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14 April 2021
Polish president says new courts may require constitutional amendment
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1 April 2021
Finland's government withdraws lockdown bill after committee warns measures violate constitution
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1 April 2021
In Cyprus, minister proposes constitutional amendments to tackle justice reform
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31 March 2021
Russian legislature passes bill on presidential terms and eligibility
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30 March 2021
Poland's prime minister asks top court to decide if constitution has primacy over EU law
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29 March 2021
Ukraine's president removes constitutional court head as crisis over anti-graft reform deepens
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26 March 2021
In Belarus, constitutional commission will begin work
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25 March 2021
As Turkey begins process for a new constitution, parliament speaker defends presidential system
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