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On Nov. 30, 2021, the Federal Constitutional Court of Germany (Bundesverfassungsgericht) has ruled that the severe measures the country’s government took to fight the spread of COVID-19, the so-called “emergency brake,” were in compliance with Germany’s Basic Law. According to the “emergency brake” rules, adopted by the federal government in April 2021, the restrictions should […]
On Dec. 1, the Ukraine Crisis Media Center hosted a public discussion on “Is It Time for a Constitutional Convention in Ukraine?” organized by the Center for Constitutional Design (CCD). Politicians, constitutionalism experts, and representatives of civil society participated in the event dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the nationwide referendum that proclaimed Ukraine’s independence. […]
On Dec. 1, the 30th anniversary of the nationwide referendum on declaring Ukraine’s independence, we will celebrate the actual day of our statehood’s rebirth. We are sure that present Ukraine was actually born just on the first day of December. And therefore, it is our actual Independence Day. The date on which we celebrate our […]
The appointment of new CCU judges in the absence of relevant vacancies in the CCU under the President’s quota undermines the legitimacy of the Constitutional Court. On November 26, the President signed Decrees № 596/2021 “On Appointment of O. Hryshchuk as a judge of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine” and № 597/2021 “On Appointment of […]
A public discussion on “Is It Time for a Constitutional Convention in Ukraine?” will be held on Dec. 1, 2021, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., in the Ukraine Crisis Media Center. Leading politicians and constitutionalism experts are invited to participate in the event dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the nationwide referendum that proclaimed Ukraine’s […]