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Peru’s constitutional court overturned former president Ollanta Humala’s 15-year corruption sentence, ruling the entire criminal proceeding null and void and paving the way for his release from prison; the case centered on alleged illegal campaign funding linked to Odebrecht and others, with Humala's wife Nadine Heredia previously convicted but later granted safe passage, while other Odebrecht-related cases continue to unfold in Peru.
Italy’s 2025 law restricting citizenship by descent (two-generation cap) blocked many in the global diaspora from passing on Italian citizenship. After initial defeats, the Constitutional Court suspended further challenges and referred the case to the European Court of Justice to assess EU compliance, a potential turning point that could overturn the measure if the ECJ finds issues. If struck down, Italy would likely craft EU‑compliant rules; other related rulings are still pending. The development represents a historic moment in the ongoing fight over citizenship rights for descendants worldwide.
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has secured a court-ordered pause on Parliament’s impeachment inquiry into the Farmgate cash scandal, halting proceedings while he challenges the panel’s findings in a separate review. The ruling, following a Constitutional Court decision that Parliament erred in shelving the report, buys Ramaphosa time ahead of a September hearing as coalition politics shape the probe.
President Petr Pavel has filed a competency lawsuit with the Czech Constitutional Court to determine who decides on the president’s participation in international duties, after Prime Minister Andrej Babiš announced Pavel would not join a July delegation to Ankara for the NATO summit. Pavel argues that representing the country abroad is a presidential prerogative, while the government cites practicality and defence-spending concerns. The Beştepe summit is scheduled for July 7–8, with NATO members under pressure to meet defence commitments set at last year’s Hague summit.
President Petr Pavel filed a constitutional suit against Prime Minister Andrej Babiš to challenge his decision not to include the president in the government delegation to the NATO summit in Ankara, arguing it violates the president’s constitutional powers. The Constitutional Court will hear the case, framed as a dispute over separation of powers. Pavel notes he has attended all NATO summits since taking office, while Babiš cites differences for this year and points to defense spending debates (about 1.8% of GDP, below the 2% target).
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa says he will legally challenge the report that could trigger impeachment over the Phala Phala cash theft and will not resign, after the Constitutional Court ruled parliament acted unconstitutionally in the prior attempt and Ramaphosa denies wrongdoing.
Italy's Constitutional Court upheld a 2025 law that restricts citizenship under jus sanguinis to people with an Italian parent or grandparent born in Italy, rejecting retroactive challenges and signaling tighter processing in Rome to curb abuse as citizenship claims have surged globally.
Italy’s Constitutional Court signaled support for the government’s 2025 emergency decree restricting citizenship for people born abroad, a move that would narrow or end the longstanding ius sanguinis-based right for descendants of Italians. The court said the questions raised were partially unfounded or inadmissible and is expected to issue a detailed verdict in coming weeks, a development that could affect millions of Italians living outside the country. The law would allow citizenship to those with a parent or grandparent born in Italy and effectively bar dual citizenship for the diaspora, complicating and delaying applications, which have already been lengthy and costly. Some lawyers and advocates are considering EU court routes as a potential remedy while many families brace for a protracted fight.
South Korea’s special prosecutor is seeking the death penalty for former president Yoon Suk Yeol over his 2024 martial-law declaration, accusing him of insurrection. If imposed, it would be the first execution in nearly 30 years; a ruling is due Feb. 19. Yoon argues the act was constitutional, while the National Assembly overturned martial law within hours. The death penalty remains on Korea’s books but has not been carried out since 1997.
Thailand's Constitutional Court dismissed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for violating ethics rules in a leaked phone call with Cambodia's Senate President, which strained the ruling coalition and impacted her political influence.
Paetongtarn Shinawatra was removed as Thai Prime Minister by the Constitutional Court after a leaked phone call with Cambodian leader Hun Sen, which damaged her reputation and caused political instability, including coalition breakdowns and strained relations with opposition parties.
Thailand's Constitutional Court dismissed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for ethics violations related to a leaked phone call with Cambodian leader Hun Sen, deepening the country's political instability and raising questions about future leadership and government stability.
Thailand has appointed an acting prime minister, Phumtham Wechayachai, after the suspension of Paetongtarn Shinawatra by the Constitutional Court due to a phone call scandal involving Cambodia's Hun Sen, amid ongoing political instability and legal challenges for the Shinawatra family.
Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been suspended by the Constitutional Court over a leaked phone call with Cambodian leader Hun Sen, which sparked public outrage and calls for her resignation. The court's decision highlights ongoing political instability and the influence of the judiciary in Thai politics, amid broader tensions involving her family and the military.
Spain's Constitutional Court upheld key provisions of an amnesty law for over 300 Catalan separatists involved in the 2017 independence push, ruling it constitutional and rejecting most of the opposition's appeal, though it does not benefit exiled leader Puigdemont. The law aims to promote national unity and was part of a political agreement to support Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.