Judiciary news — September 17, 2026

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1. PoliticsJudiciaryMiddle East

   Sep 17, 2026, 20:48 UTC

   

   Russia Begins Three-Day Voting for State Duma Elections

   In Russia, voting has commenced for the elections of deputies to the State Duma of the IX convocation, regional, and local elections, held as part of the single voting day on September 18, 2026. The vote, which continues until Sunday, is for the 450 seats in the State Duma, with President Vladimir Putin's United Russia party expected to secure a victory. Key norms, timelines, statistics, and records related to previous Unified Voting Days in Russia are discussed.

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2. WorldLawJudiciaryMiddle East

   Sep 17, 2026, 19:34 UTC

   

   Greek MEP Accuses Von der Leyen of Racism

   Afroditi Latinopoulou, a Greek MEP from the Patriots for Europe group, accused European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen of being the 'biggest racist' against European citizens. Latinopoulou made these remarks during a plenary session of the European Parliament on Wednesday.

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3. PoliticsJudiciaryPeaceThink Tanks

   Sep 17, 2026, 18:16 UTC

   13th Justice Package: Latest Developments and Expected Articles

   The 13th Justice Package, eagerly awaited after the 12th package's implementation, is expected to introduce changes to execution regulations, supervised release, general amnesty, and alimony arrangements. Discussions focus on when it will reach the Assembly, its content, and specific articles. The package is anticipated to have around 24-25 articles and may include changes to unemployment benefits.

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4. PoliticsJudiciaryTrialAsiaMiddle East

   Sep 17, 2026, 16:26 UTC

   

   Serbian President Vučić Criticizes Verdict Against Kosovo Liberation Army Leaders

   Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić criticized the verdict against four former leaders of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA), stating that it did not cover crimes against humanity, kidnappings, murders, and disappearances of Serbs. He also expressed disappointment that the court did not address the goal of the KLA to fight for an independent Kosovo. Vučić emphasized the importance of preserving peace and stability, and called for dialogue and understanding.

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5. WorldLegislationJudiciaryMiddle East

   Sep 17, 2026, 06:13 UTC

   

   Kyrgyzstan Introduces Fines for Personal Data Leaks

   In Kyrgyzstan, the Jogorku Kenesh has approved amendments introducing fines for leaking personal data. For individuals, the fine is 2,500 soms, for officials 10,000 soms, and for companies 65,000 soms. For repeated violations, the fine for legal entities can reach up to 120,000 soms. Separate fines are established for violations related to children's data and special categories of personal data, with fines for companies reaching up to 140,000 soms for repeated violations. The law also imposes fines for illegal cross-border transfer of personal data.

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