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Constitution news — August 29, 2026

Publications tagged with Constitution published on August 29, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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  1. PoliticsRegulatorsConstitutionMiddle East

    Prominent German Politicians Demand AfD Ban

    Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) and Baden-Württemberg's Prime Minister Cem Özdemir (Greens) have called for a ban procedure against the far-right AfD party, specifically targeting its nationalist and racist elements in Thuringia, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Brandenburg. They argue that these parts of the AfD openly question the principles of the constitution and despise democracy, making political debate ineffective. The two politicians believe that a ban is legally possible, supported by evidence, and required by the constitution.
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  2. PoliticsRegulatorsConstitutionTrialMiddle East

    U.S. Election Security Concerns: Chinese Components in Voting Machines

    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) warns about potential security risks posed by Chinese-made components in voting machines. DHS Secretary Mark Weinstein states that these components could serve as entry points for hackers, allowing coordinated attacks on machines and voting districts. In response, DHS requires states to implement stricter security measures, including switching to hand-marked paper ballots and conducting random manual audits of at least 5% of ballots after each federal election. The Department of Homeland Security will deny grants to states that do not comply with these measures.
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  3. WorldJudiciaryConstitutionMiddle East

    Cold War Spy Tunnel Parts Rediscovered in Berlin

    Three segments of a Cold War-era spy tunnel built by US and UK intelligence services have been discovered in Brandenburg, Germany. The tunnel, constructed in the mid-1950s, was used to tap into Soviet military telephone lines. After being exposed in 1956, parts of the tunnel were distributed to various East German army bases for training purposes. Now, three segments have been recovered and will be preserved, with one piece each going to the DDR Museum and 'Berliner Unterwelten' association's tour, and another potentially displayed at the original tunnel site.
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  4. WorldLawRegulatorsConstitutionMiddle East

    Sheikh al-Khatib Meets with Iranian Officials to Discuss Lebanon's Situation

    Sheikh Ali al-Khatib, Vice-President of the Supreme Islamic Shiite Council, held meetings in Tehran with Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi. He presented a memorandum detailing the dire situation in Lebanon, particularly in the South under Israeli occupation. Al-Khatib emphasized the plight of southern refugees, paralyzed agricultural areas, and the threat of external war and internal conspiracy. Araqchi acknowledged Iran's awareness of the situation and expressed support for Lebanon, stating that Iran cannot forget Lebanon despite its own difficulties.
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