Judiciary news — September 2, 2026

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1. PoliticsBillJudiciaryGovernanceMiddle East

   Sep 2, 2026, 18:54 UTC

   

   Venezuela's Parliament Approves TSJ Reform for Renewal of Supreme Court

   The National Assembly of Venezuela approved a partial reform of the Organic Law of the Supreme Tribunal of Justice (TSJ), expanding the Judicial Appointments Committee to include 12 civil society members and 11 parliamentarians. This reform aims to revitalize the judicial power and establish a roadmap for the full renewal of the 32 magistrates of the highest court. The opposition views this as a step towards an independent Supreme Court.

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2. PoliticsJudiciaryMiddle East

   Sep 2, 2026, 15:50 UTC

   

   Slovak Government Approves Ukraine Compensation Commission

   The Slovak government has agreed to sign an agreement establishing a commission to assess and compensate damages inflicted on Ukraine due to Russian aggression. The commission, an international body within the Council of Europe, will have its decisions binding in Slovakia after ratification. The move has been criticized by Russia.

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3. PoliticsJudiciaryMiddle EastUnited Kingdom

   Sep 2, 2026, 15:20 UTC

   

   Russia Vows Response to Germany's Anti-Russian Decisions

   The Russian Foreign Ministry has promised a tough response to Germany's anti-Russian actions, including the closure of the Russian consulate in Bonn and the Russian House in Berlin. Moscow has categorically rejected Berlin's accusations of involvement in the Leipzig airport drone incident as 'absolutely fabricated' and 'unfounded'. The ministry has warned that these actions will receive a 'harsh response'.

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4. PoliticsBillJudiciaryGovernanceMiddle East

   Sep 2, 2026, 13:25 UTC

   

   Mendonça Removes Confidentiality from Report Involving Moraes and Vorcaro

   Justice André Mendonça of the Supreme Court (STF) ordered the removal of confidentiality from a Federal Police report detailing messages between Minister Alexandre de Moraes and banker Daniel Vorcaro. Mendonça stated that it is up to the STF plenary to decide on opening an investigation against Moraes, following a preliminary analysis that indicated the need for a separate procedure. The plenary will analyze the elements in a technical and strictly legal manner, regardless of the Prosecutor General's Office's opinion.

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5. PoliticsLawJudiciaryRegulatorsMiddle East

   Sep 2, 2026, 12:58 UTC

   

   Austria to Ban 'Political Islam'

   Austria's government is preparing a constitutional ban on 'political Islam'. Chancellor Christian Stocker argued that religious freedom ends when believers and nonbelievers are treated differently, women lack equal rights, or state institutions are not respected. The move aims to confront groups like the Muslim Brotherhood.

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6. PoliticsJudiciaryRegulatorsMiddle East

   Sep 2, 2026, 06:10 UTC

   

   Putin Explains Why Russia Isn't Targeting Ukraine's Leadership

   Vladimir Putin stated that Russia needs 'some people to solve issues' when asked why it isn't targeting Ukraine's leadership. He explained that they strike at political leadership to have someone to talk to later and reach an agreement.

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