Keywords: Rule of law


UN crime prevention and criminal justice congress to bring global experts together in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is set to host the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice from September 26 to October 1, bringing together ministers, government officials, experts and academics from more than 97 countries. Held under the theme “Protecting People and the Planet and Advancing......

Morocco ranks 104th globally in political representation

Morocco ranks 104th out of 173 countries in the political representation index included in the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance’s latest global assessment of democratic performance. According to the 2026 edition of the “State of Democracy in the World”......

Brazil’s Supreme Court Authorizes Investigation Into President Lula’s Son

Brazil’s Supreme Court has authorized the Federal Police to open an investigation into Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, the son of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, over allegations related to influence peddling and corruption. The decision follows a request from federal investigators......

UN Sees Genuine Opportunity For Syria To Build Inclusive Institutions

The United Nations has said Syria is facing a significant opportunity to establish more inclusive state institutions capable of responding to the needs of its population and rebuilding trust between citizens and public authorities. Speaking to the UN Security Council during a briefing on the latest......

EU Membership Talks Resume: Ukraine and Moldova Officially Restart Negotiations

The European Union's enlargement process is making significant progress with the official resumption of membership negotiations for Ukraine and Moldova. After several months of political uncertainty, the twenty-seven member states have reached a consensus allowing for a new phase of discussions with......

Rabat becomes the permanent headquarters of the African Prosecutors Association

Morocco has strengthened its judicial positioning on the African continent with the official inauguration in Rabat of the permanent headquarters of the African Prosecutors Association (APA). The ceremony was chaired by the Prosecutor General of the King before the Court of Cassation and President of......

Hungary seeks Poland’s experience in rule of law and anti-corruption reforms

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar stated during an official visit to Poland that his government hopes to learn from Poland’s recent experience in strengthening the rule of law, fighting corruption, and restoring access to European Union funds. Speaking in Warsaw alongside Polish Prime Minister......

Hungary urged to revise anti-LGBTQ laws after EU court ruling

Hungary’s incoming government will need to amend legislation restricting LGBTQ rights following a ruling by the European Union’s top court, according to the country’s justice minister nominee. Marta Gorog said that Hungary must align its laws with European legal standards after the......

Poland demands answers after Former Minister flees Hungary for United States

Poland has said it will seek formal explanations after former justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro left Hungary and traveled to the United States despite facing ongoing legal proceedings in his home country. Warsaw is questioning how a political figure under investigation was able to cross international......