Constitution

Europe News

Hungary moves to amend controversial child protection law

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has announced amendments to the country’s child protection law, which the EU’s top court ruled discriminatory in April. The changes could end discrimination against sexual minorities and help unlock further EU funding for Hungary.

14 September 2026

USA

Judge blocks new Trump bid against birthright citizenship

The ruling is the second time Trump’s ambitious plans of abolishing a constitutional right were shot down by federal courts. The US Supreme Court earlier blocked an executive attempt at abolishing the right to children born to parents who do not hold legal residence status.

3 September 2026

Focus

Kazakhstan enters a new political era

In partnership with MDQ

Kazakhstan implemented a major parliamentary reform, replacing the former bicameral Parliament with a new unicameral legislature, the Kurultai. The new Parliament consists of 145 seats, with five parties securing representation.

1 September 2026

Europe News

Norway's King Haakon VIII swears oath of allegiance to constitution

Haakon became Norway's monarch when King Harald V died on Friday at 89. He has adopted the motto "All for Norway," which dates back to his great-grandfather, Haakon VII.

1 September 2026

World News

Hungarian president signs constitutional amendment ending own mandate

President Tamás Sulyok signed the seventeenth amendment to the Fundamental Law on Saturday, he announced on Facebook. The sitting president’s mandate will end the day after it takes effect.

18 July 2026

Europe News

Poland's President blocks civil partnerships bill

The president's veto can be overridden, but it would take a three-fifths majority vote in the lower house of parliament, a rarity in Poland.

17 July 2026

Europe News

Hungarian parliament removes President Tamás Sulyok from office

Hungary's parliament has approved the 17th amendment to the constitution. Prime Mİnister Péter Magyar says this is a key step that will allow 'Orbán's political puppets' to be replaced.

13 July 2026

Europe News

European watchdog to investigate push to remove Hungarian president

The Venice Commission will visit Hungary on Thursday to assess a constitutional amendment that would remove President Tamás Sulyok from office. Both the president and PM Péter Magyar's government say they are open to talks with the delegation.

29 June 2026

Europe News

Hungary: Tamás Sulyok will not step down as president

The government’s deadline for his resignation passed on Sunday night, but Sulyok said he would wait for the Venice Commission’s opinion and insisted that the matter should be handled in line with the constitution.

31 May 2026

North Korea

North Korea drops mention to unification with South from constitution

China has long been the country's main economic backer, though Pyongyang has drawn closer to Moscow since it launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

6 May 2026

USA

Top court casts doubt on Trump's bid to limit birthright citizenship

Trump signed an executive order on his return to the White House last year decreeing that children born to parents in the United States illegally or on temporary visas would not automatically become US citizens

1 April 2026

Focus

Kazakhstan votes for a new Constitution

In partnership with MDQ

Kazakhstan has adopted a new constitution following a nationwide referendum backed by a strong majority, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s political evolution.

20 March 2026

Kazakhstan

Largest country in Central Asia approves new constitution

Citizens of Kazakhstan voted for a new constitution. According to preliminary results turnout was over 70% and 90% of votes supported the constitution. The new basic document expands presidential power, introduces post of vice-president and reforms the parliament.

16 March 2026

Poland

Top EU court rules Polish Constitutional Tribunal is not independent

The Constitutional Tribunal is the highest judicial body in Poland, responsible for checking the compatibility of laws and international agreements with the country's constitution.

18 December 2025

USA

Trump leaves door open for unprecedented third term as US president

US President Donald Trump said he would not run for the vice-presidency in 2028, and backed JD Vance and Marco Rubio as a potential ticket.

28 October 2025

Economy

Spanish state fails to meet budget deadline for third year in a row

Sánchez's government has not presented the new state budget, which has been carried over since 2023, hindering the management of the country's finances.

30 September 2025