Posts Tagged ‘reforms’

Texas court sidesteps anti-judge shopping reforms, fueling conservative legal strategies

The Northern District of Texas has made a pivotal decision to continue its current case assignment process, defying new anti-“judge shopping” guidance from the Judicial Conference. This choice allows conservative groups to handpick judges for their cases, sparking a debate about fairness and impartiality in the judiciary. Chief U.S. District Judge David Godbey conveyed the […]

Ursula von der Leyen Backs Down from some of the Agricultural Reforms after EU-wide Mass Protests

The recent wave of farmer uprisings across Europe has compelled the globalist European Union (EU) leadership in Brussels to make significant concessions to its green agenda, temporarily shelving key elements aimed at achieving “net zero” emissions. The farmers, who have been staging protests and tractor blockades in major cities, secured a notable victory as European […]

IMF Praises Argentina’s Economic Reforms as ‘Bold, Should Help Private Sector Growth’

In response to the recent protests against Argentina’s economic reforms led by President Javier Milei, the new government has declared that organisers of the demonstrations will be held financially accountable for the associated security costs. The security expenses, totaling 60 million pesos, will be invoiced to the social movements responsible for orchestrating the protests, according […]

Macron determined to push ahead with pension reforms despite anger

The French president wants to plough on with hugely unpopular pension reforms, saying he will sacrifice personal popularity for the sake of his country. Source

Israel justice reforms spark tech investor flight fears

Barak Eilam, a former Israeli intelligence officer who now heads cloud-based software provider NICE NICE.ONICE.TA, says he has never had problems selling Israel as an investment destination, Reuters reports. But on a call last week, Eilam sensed this may be changing when major investors he had partnered with for years began asking pointed questions about a […]

Big Pharma and GOP allies aim to sabotage Medicare drug price reforms

“Patients fought hard for the reforms in the Inflation Reduction Act—and we won’t let Big Pharma and its allies’ fearmongering scare us.” Source

EU Parliament President Roberta Metsola promises reforms to prevent corruption

This comes after the assembly’s worst corruption scandal in decades over an alleged attempt by Qatar to buy influence. Source

Lebanon progress in implementing reforms remains very slow – IMF

Lebanon’s progress in implementing reforms required to unlock relief funds from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) remains very slow, the IMF said in a statement on Wednesday, Reuters reports. Lebanon agreed with the IMF on a list of 10 reforms to get access to $3 billion to ease its financial meltdown, which has left eight […]

Lebanon progress in implementing reforms remains very slow – IMF

Lebanon’s progress in implementing reforms required to unlock relief funds from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) remains very slow, the IMF said in a statement on Wednesday, Reuters reports. Lebanon agreed with the IMF on a list of 10 reforms to get access to $3 billion to ease its financial meltdown, which has left eight […]

Lebanon progress in implementing reforms remains very slow – IMF

Lebanon’s progress in implementing reforms required to unlock relief funds from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) remains very slow, the IMF said in a statement on Wednesday, Reuters reports. Lebanon agreed with the IMF on a list of 10 reforms to get access to $3 billion to ease its financial meltdown, which has left eight […]

Lebanon progress in implementing reforms remains very slow – IMF

Lebanon’s progress in implementing reforms required to unlock relief funds from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) remains very slow, the IMF said in a statement on Wednesday, Reuters reports. Lebanon agreed with the IMF on a list of 10 reforms to get access to $3 billion to ease its financial meltdown, which has left eight […]

Bhiwani Tragedy  Again Highlights Pressing Need for  Reforms in Stone Mining For Protecting Workers and Environment

On the morning of January 1, in Dadam area of Bhiwani district, Haryana, a huge portion of a hill being mined for its stone fell down with a very loud blast. Death of 3 workers was reported soon after this. Serious concern has been expresed that a higher number of workers may have been buried […]

Now, talks best bet for MSP, reforms

The three farmer laws, that were once named “reform package,” will go out of statute book through a cabinet resolution and a bill to repeal in Parliament, as promised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. That should have been the end of agitation. The best course for the farmers leaders is to go to negotiation table […]

Indigenous Leaders Call for Landback Reforms and Climate Justice in “Required Reading”

As the world watches what transpires at COP26, the United Nations climate summit taking place this week in Glasgow, the U.N. has blasted governments and businesses for utterly failing to meet their climate obligations. There’s a sense that time is running out and radical change is the only hope–including a sweeping transformation of industrial agricultural practices to more sustainable and regenerative ones. At […]

Just the Right Time to Bring Overdue Panchayati Raj Reforms

The widespread violence, threats and malpractices seen this month in the election first for district panchayat Presidents and then for block pramukhs in the panchayati raj ( PR , rural decentralization) elections in Uttar Pradesh should be an eye opener. This is a far cry from the vision of rural decentralization seen first by Mahatma […]

Land Reforms Need to be Revived on Urgent Basis

In recent times the government has been steadily going back on its commitment to land reforms in India. This is true of the union government as well as several state governments. This has been one of the most unfortunate aspects of development policy in India, leading to increase of inequality as well as reduction of […]

Stone Mining and Crushing Units Need Reforms For Protecting Workers and Environment

The most widespread mining in India relates to  mining and quarrying of various kinds of stone aimed at supplying stone to construction sector. Since this is widely scattered in the country and is frequently in the informal sector, complete and reliable records are difficult to obtain but clearly it is very widespread and despite some […]

Stop targeting China if you want it to support global trade reforms, WTO head tells world powers

World Trade Organization (WTO) chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has called on countries to stop targeting China if they want cooperation on global reforms, claiming that putting pressure on Beijing will only get “resistance.” The comments were made by the WTO chief on Monday over continued efforts by the United States, European Union and Japan to get […]

Despite Saudi reforms, rights group says many still face death penalty for crimes committed while minors

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New York City Council Passes Police Reforms That Includes Ending Qualified Immunity For NYPD Officers

Qualified immunity is pure judicial cancer. This fact cannot be ignored. What began as a limited defense for decisions made in the heat of the moment has become the de facto response to civil rights lawsuits. The Supreme Court — which conjured this new Section 1983 ejection seat out of thin air — has only […]

The U.S. system could very well collapse if reforms are not instituted immediately

Posted on March 20, 2021 by fada1 By Abayomi Azikiwe The U.S. has been experiencing various social developments in recent years. There were several factors which have led to the existing social crisis in the U.S. The failure of the capitalist system to provide adequate jobs, incomes and amenities to tens of millions of people […]

Beijing signals Hong Kong electoral reforms to ensure ‘patriots’ govern

“Loopholes” in Hong Kong‘s laws must be closed to ensure the city is governed by “patriots”, a top Beijing official said on Monday, signalling changes to the Chinese-ruled city’s electoral system, potentially as early as next month. Any changes could further limit who could run in a postponed legislative election and may lead to the […]

Top Chinese official announces reforms that will allow only ‘patriots’ to govern Hong Kong

The head of China’s Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, Xia Baolong, has unveiled reforms for the city, stating that, henceforth, the central government will ensure only pro-China figures hold political positions. Speaking at a webinar, Xia blamed the ability of dissidents to “whip up waves” of protests in 2019 on the failure of the […]

Saudi Arabia announces new judicial reforms in a move toward codified law

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Reforms Which Can Help to Improve Crop Procurement Significantly

Procurement of various crops from farmers at a fair price by the government is an integral part of the farm and food system of India. This can be reformed in various ways—reducing costs while improving income of farmers and overall food security. When various crops are being harvested in a village, the government should procure […]

Erdogan dashes hopes of reforms after slamming jailed Kurdish leader

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Romania: Judicial reforms ‘contrary to EU law’, says European Court legal advice

Measures introduced by Romania’s government to regulate judges do not guarantee their independence and are contrary to EU law, according to official legal advice given to Europe’s top court. The opinion from the Advocate General comes ahead of a forthcoming ruling by the European Court of Justice (ECJ). It is not binding but is seen […]

Thai protesters hold ambitious rally for democratic reforms

Protesters gathered Saturday in Bangkok for the most ambitious rally so far in a pro-democracy campaign that has shaken up the government and Thailand’s conservative establishment. Organisers predicted that as many as 50,000 will march over two days in an area of the capital historically associated with political protests, after an estimated 10,000 people turned […]

Macron warns Lebanese leaders of sanctions if reforms are not swift

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Macron warns Lebanese leaders of sanctions if reforms are not swift

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