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politics1 year ago

"Senegal's Bassirou Diomaye Faye: Africa's Youngest President Vows Anti-Corruption Fight"

Senegal's Constitutional Council has confirmed opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye's victory in the presidential election, paving the way for his inauguration as the country's fifth president on April 2. Faye, an anti-establishment candidate and ally of popular opposition figure Ousmane Sonko, won more than 54 percent of the votes, while his closest competitor, ruling coalition candidate Amadou Ba, took about 35 percent. Faye's win reflects a protest against the outgoing leadership and divisions within the governing coalition, and he has promised change for the people of Senegal.

via Al Jazeera English|
#bassirou-diomaye-faye#constitutional-council#ousmane-sonko
politics1 year ago

"Senegal's Opposition Demands Swift Presidential Vote Amid Political Tensions"

Thousands of opposition supporters in Senegal's capital, Dakar, have marched demanding swift presidential elections after the country's top court blocked President Macky Sall's attempt to postpone the election, triggering a political crisis. The court ruled that Sall could not stay in power beyond the end of his term on 2 April. Tensions have eased since the court intervened, and the authorities approved the march, which is the first rally allowed since Sall's announcement. The disputes leading to the postponement, including allegations of corruption and objections from excluded opposition figures, remain unresolved.

via BBC.com|
#constitutional-council#macky-sall#politics
politics1 year ago

Senegal's Constitutional Council Overturns Presidential Election Delay

Senegal's Constitutional Council overturned the postponement of the presidential election, which had caused widespread protests and deadly clashes. The delay, initially set for December, was announced by President Macky Sall, but the National Assembly's move to reschedule the vote was deemed unconstitutional. Critics accuse Sall of clinging to power, despite his vow not to exceed two terms, while protests continue and internet access is restricted.

via DW (English)|
#constitutional-council#macky-sall#politics
politics1 year ago

"Senegal's Top Court Overturns Election Delay, Raises Alarm Over Escalating Tensions"

Senegal's Constitutional Council overturned President Macky Sall's postponement of the presidential election scheduled for February 25 and its rescheduling for December, ruling the moves unconstitutional. The National Assembly's decision to reschedule the vote for December 14 was also deemed contrary to the constitution. The postponement had sparked protests and international condemnation, leading to the release of several government opponents from prison. Opposition and civil society groups have called for further demonstrations, while the fate of detained opposition figureheads remains uncertain.

via FRANCE 24 English|
#constitutional-council#macky-sall#opposition
world1 year ago

Senegal's President Macky Sall indefinitely postpones national election amid political tension

Senegalese President Macky Sall has indefinitely postponed the presidential election scheduled for February 25, just hours before official campaigning was due to start, citing the need to investigate two Constitutional Council judges. A minister in the Senegal government resigned in response to the postponement, and the US State Department has urged Senegal to swiftly set a new date for the election.

via CBS News|
#constitutional-council#election#macky-sall
politics1 year ago

"French Court Strikes Down Parts of Macron's Immigration Law, Tightening Regulations"

France's Constitutional Council has struck down some of the most extreme measures in President Emmanuel Macron's immigration law, which had been supported by the far-right Rassemblement National. The decision blocks several draconian measures, but the law will still be promulgated in a truncated form. The ruling has sparked debate over parliamentary sovereignty and judicial oversight, with the French right pushing for changes to the constitution to limit judicial interference. Macron's handling of the immigration law has drawn criticism and handed a symbolic victory to the far right.

via Jacobin magazine|
#constitutional-council#emmanuel-macron#far-right
politics1 year ago

"France's Macron Administration Faces Setback as Constitutional Court Rejects Controversial Immigration Law Measures"

The Macron administration has officially published a new immigration law in France, despite the Constitutional Council striking down 35 of its 86 articles, including contentious measures pushed by the right. The law aims to simplify procedures for expelling delinquent foreigners and includes provisions for regularizing undocumented workers in industries facing shortages. The decision has sparked condemnation from the right, with calls for a referendum on immigration, while the head of the far-left party has called for the law to be withdrawn. Interior Minister Darmanin has indicated that the administration will not present further legislation on the subject.

via FRANCE 24 English|
#constitutional-council#controversy#france
immigration-law1 year ago

"France Tightens Immigration Law and Scraps Visa Deals for Britons"

France is set to push through a controversial immigration law despite many measures being invalidated by the Constitutional Council, representing a hardening of immigration rules. The law allows for the deportation of foreigners with criminal convictions, including long-term residents, and includes measures to prevent placing under-18s in detention centers. Asylum applications increased, and with European Parliament elections approaching, President Macron faces challenges from the far right and relies on outside parties to pass legislation. The right-wing and far-right parties criticized the ruling, and there are calls for a second immigration bill, although the interior minister has no intention of doing so.

via BBC.com|
#constitutional-council#emmanuel-macron#far-right
politics2 years ago

"French Constitutional Council Strikes Down Controversial Immigration Law"

France's Constitutional Council has rejected more than a third of articles in a controversial immigration bill, including measures toughening access to social benefits, family reunification, and immigration quotas. The bill, initially presented by President Emmanuel Macron's government, faced criticism for contentious additions made under pressure from the political right and far right. The ruling was welcomed by Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin but slammed by the far-right National Rally party, which called for a referendum on immigration as the "only solution." The United Nations special rapporteur on racism also criticized the bill, saying it violates France's constitutional commitment to equality and liberty.

via Al Jazeera English|
#constitutional-council#france#immigration
politics2 years ago

"French Court Strikes Down Controversial Immigration Law"

France's constitutional council has annulled about half of the articles in the country's new immigration law, including restrictions on family reunifications and student residency permits, deeming them unconstitutional. The council upheld much of the bill initially presented by President Emmanuel Macron's government but censured contentious additions made under pressure from the right and far right. The ruling has sparked mixed reactions, with the interior minister hailing it as approval of the government's text, while the far-right National Rally party president called it a "coup by the judges" and called for a referendum on immigration.

via The Guardian|
#constitutional-council#france#immigration
politics2 years ago

French Court Strikes Down Controversial Immigration Law as Unconstitutional

France's Constitutional Council has rejected over a third of the articles in a controversial immigration bill, including measures toughening access to social benefits and family reunification, and the introduction of immigration quotas. The ruling was seen as a blow to the right and far right, with Interior Minister Gerard Darmanin hailing the decision while far-right National Rally party president Jordan Bardella criticized it as a "coup by the judges." The dispute reflects tensions around migration in Europe, as anti-immigration parties on the far right gain popularity ahead of European Parliament elections.

via FRANCE 24 English|
#constitutional-council#far-right#france
politics2 years ago

"French Court's Ruling Sparks Protests Against Controversial Immigration Bill"

France's new immigration bill, which has sparked protests, faces scrutiny from the Constitutional Council. The bill, passed by the National Assembly, includes measures to toughen immigration policies, such as making it harder for family reunification and accessing welfare benefits. Critics argue it reflects far-right ideology, with concerns about undermining constitutional principles. The bill's fate rests on the council's judgment, which could lead to political drama and potential revisions.

via Al Jazeera English|
#constitutional-council#france#immigration
politics2 years ago

France's Constitutional Council Rejects Pension Referendum Bid

France's Constitutional Council has rejected a bid to hold a referendum on capping the retirement age at 62, as part of President Emmanuel Macron's controversial pension reform. The council ruled that the suggested referendum failed to meet the legal criteria as per the constitution. Opposition lawmakers and unions are now mobilizing for a nationwide day of protests slated for June 6, just two days before an opposition motion to annul the reform is set to be discussed in parliament.

via DW (English)|
#constitutional-council#france#opposition
politics2 years ago

French Constitutional Council Rejects Pension Referendum Bid

France's Constitutional Council has rejected a proposed bill by opposition lawmakers to restore the retirement age to 62, deeming that it doesn't meet the required criteria for a potential referendum. The council ruled that the proposed legislation doesn't address a required "reform regarding social policy" and therefore doesn't satisfy conditions set out in the French Constitution. Macron's government pushed through the unpopular pension law last month, which has prompted months of street protests from opponents who argue there are other ways to finance the pension system.

via The Associated Press|
#constitutional-council#emmanuel-macron#france
politics2 years ago

Macron enacts controversial pension reform despite opposition.

French President Emmanuel Macron has signed into law a controversial bill to raise the country’s retirement age by two years. The proclamation of the law came after France’s Constitutional Council on Friday approved the main retirement-age measure and follows months of protests against the reform, which the government forced through parliament without a final vote. The battle to implement the law turned into the biggest domestic challenge of Macron’s second mandate, as he faced widespread popular opposition to the changes but also sliding personal popularity.

via Al Jazeera English|
#constitutional-council#emmanuel-macron#france