Rule of law

Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 2 March 2010

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing) unless Congress, by a three-fifths rollcall vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect or under other specified circumstances involving military conflict. Requires the appropriate congressional committees to report implementing legislation to achieve a balanced budget without reducing the disbursements of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund to achieve that goal.

Judgment of the General Court (Third Chamber) of 2 March 2010.#Arcelor SA v European Parliament and Council of the European Union.#Environment - Directive 2003/87/EC - Scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading - Action for annulment - Lack of direct and individual concern - Action for damages - Admissibility - Sufficiently serious breach of a higher-ranking rule of law conferring rights on individuals - Right to property - Freedom to pursue a trade or profession - Proportionality - Equal treatment - Freedom of establishment - Legal certainty.#Case T-16/04.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 2 March 2010

proposition de loi relative aux élections à l'Assemblée des Français de l'étranger

France · Senate · 1 March 2010

proposition de loi tendant à supprimer l'interdiction de propagande pour les élections des conseillers à l'Assemblée des Français de l'étranger

France · Senate · 26 February 2010

Ministeranklage wider den Bundesminister für Gesundheit Stöger, diplômé

Austria · National Council · 24 February 2010

Antrag der Abgeordneten Gerald Grosz, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Ministeranklage gemäß Art. 143 i.V.m. Art. 142 Abs. 2 lit. b B-VG <i>(wider den Bundesminister für Gesundheit Alois Stöger,</i> <i>diplômé)</i>

Wählbarkeit von Mitgliedern des Hauses Habsburg-Lothringen für das Amt des Bundespräsidenten

Austria · National Council · 24 February 2010

Antrag der Abgeordneten Heinz-Christian Strache, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz (B-VG), BGBl. Nr. 1/1930, geändert wird <i>(Wählbarkeit von Mitgliedern des Hauses Habsburg-Lothringen</i> <i>für das Amt des Bundespräsidenten)</i>

Lissabon-Begleitnovelle

Austria · National Council · 24 February 2010

Antrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Josef Cap, Karlheinz Kopf, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem zur Durchführung des Vertrags von Lissabon das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz und das Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem besondere Bestimmungen für die Neuermittlung der Verteilung von nach der Wahl der Mitglieder des Europäischen Parlaments 2009 zu vergebenden Mandaten durch die Bundeswahlbehörde erlassen werden, geändert werden (Lissabon-Begleitnovelle)

Transparenz in den Entscheidungen des Ministerrats

Austria · National Council · 24 February 2010

Antrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Eva Glawischnig-Piesczek, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz, BGBl. Nr. 1/1930, zuletzt geändert durch das Bundesverfassungsgesetz BGBl. I Nr. 127/2009, geändert wird <i>(Transparenz in den Entscheidungen des Ministerrats)</i>

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.

United States · United States Congress · 24 February 2010

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that Congress shall have the power to regulate the raising and spending of money with respect to federal elections, including through limits on the amount of contributions and expenditures. Grants a state the power to regulate the raising and spending of money with respect to state elections. Gives Congress the power to implement and enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz, KommAustria-Gesetz u.a., Änderung

Austria · National Council · 23 February 2010

Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz, das KommAustria-Gesetz, das Telekommunikationsgesetz 2003, das Verwertungsgesellschaftengesetz 2006, das ORF-Gesetz, das Privatfernsehgesetz, das Privatradiogesetz und das Fernseh-Exklusivrechtegesetz geändert werden

proposition de résolution présentée en application de l'article 34-1 de la Constitution, instituant une « journée nationale de la laïcité »

France · Senate · 23 February 2010

Het Huis voor democratie en rechtsstaat in Den Haag

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 19 February 2010

Het Huis voor democratie en rechtsstaat in Den Haag

Herziening Grondwet (31570, nr. 14)

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 18 February 2010

Herziening Grondwet (31570, nr. 14)

Motie Heerts c.s. over vormen van tien nieuwe rechtsgebieden in de herziene gerechtelijke kaart

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 17 February 2010

Motie Heerts c.s. over vormen van tien nieuwe rechtsgebieden in de herziene gerechtelijke kaart

Regelgevingsmonitor 2010

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 11 February 2010

Regelgevingsmonitor 2010

2 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Taoiseach his plans to initiate any referendum to amend the Constitution in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48424/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 2010

2 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Taoiseach his plans to initiate any referendum to amend the Constitution in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48424/09]

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the recovery, rehabilitation, and rebuilding of Haiti following the humanitarian crisis caused by the January 12, 2010, earthquake in Haiti.

United States · United States Congress · 9 February 2010

Urges the U.S. government and the international community to provide resources to support the government of Haiti's leadership of international assistance efforts and to conduct a post-disaster needs assessment that will focus on: (1) social sector services; (2) population resettlement; (3) stable and democratic governance; (4) economic sustainability; and (5) public order and rule of law. Encourages the U.S. government and the international community to support the leadership of the government of Haiti and key nongovernmental and private sector Haitian stakeholders to create a national recovery and development strategy. Applauds the international community's response to the preliminary appeal for assistance. Encourages: (1) international financial institutions and international organizations to continue their engagement in support of critical economic and security priorities; and (2) the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank, and the Inter-American Development Bank to relieve Haiti of its external debt obligations and seek new resources without adding to Haiti's existing debt obligations. Urges the U.S. government to assign a single person to coordinate U.S. assistance to Haiti.

proposition de loi visant à proroger le mandat du Médiateur de la République

France · Senate · 5 February 2010

strafrechtlichen Schutz der Staatssymbole gemäß § 248 StGB

Austria · National Council · 4 February 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Heidemarie Unterreiner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Justiz betreffend strafrechtlichen Schutz der Staatssymbole gemäß § 248 StGB

strafrechtlichen Schutz der Staatssymbole gemäß § 248 StGB

Austria · National Council · 4 February 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Heidemarie Unterreiner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Unterricht, Kunst und Kultur betreffend strafrechtlichen Schutz der Staatssymbole gemäß § 248 StGB

proposition de loi relative aux indemnités des conseillers élus à l'Assemblée des Français de l'étranger

France · Senate · 4 February 2010

A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 4 February 2010

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing) unless Congress, by a two-thirds rollcall vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Requires a two-thirds rollcall vote of each chamber to increase the public debt limit. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. Requires a two-thirds rollcall vote in each chamber before final adoption of any bill to increase the internal revenue. Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect or under other specified circumstances involving military conflict.

proposition de résolution tendant à modifier le Règlement du Sénat pour limiter à un, outre le sien, le nombre de jetons nominatifs de vote que chaque sénateur peut mettre dans l'urne à l'occasion d'un scrutin public ordinaire

France · Senate · 3 February 2010

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to balance the Federal budget.

United States · United States Congress · 3 February 2010

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (including those for debt service and other debt functions) from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing) unless Congress, by a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Requires a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber to increase the public debt limit. Prohibits outlays for the total budget from exceeding the previous fiscal years' outlays plus population growth and inflation, unless a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber, provides for such increase. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. Prohibits any bill to increase revenue from becoming law unless approved by a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber. Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect only by a vote of a majority of both chambers. Requires all: (1) outlays above revenues from the previous fiscal year to be accounted for in the outlays and budgets of the following fiscal year; and (2) surplus revenues at the end of a fiscal year to be allocated to a fund to be returned to the taxpayers, determined by legislation before the end of the subsequent fiscal year.

399 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the European Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo has refused to meet with a person (details supplied) from the Roma Refugee Foundation to discuss the failure to medically treat or evacuate the Roma families living in the toxic camps in north Mitrovica; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5297/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 February 2010

399 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the European Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo has refused to meet with a person (details supplied) from the Roma Refugee Foundation to discuss the failure to medically treat or evacuate the Roma families living in the toxic camps in north Mitrovica; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5297/10]

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States permitting Congress and the States to regulate the expenditure of funds by corporations engaging in political speech.

United States · United States Congress · 2 February 2010

Constitutional Amendment - Permits Congress and the states to regulate the expenditure of funds for political speech by any corporation, limited liability company, or other corporate entity.

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab should be tried by a military tribunal rather than by a civilian court.

United States · United States Congress · 1 February 2010

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) foreign terrorists should not be afforded the same rights as U.S. citizens under the Constitution; (2) foreign terrorist enemy combatants should be tried in military tribunals; (3) to the extent that foreign terrorists are prosecuted in civilian courts, they should be thoroughly interrogated for information necessary to protect the United States before they are provided with a lawyer and informed of their right to remain silent; and (4) the Attorney General should consult with specified intelligence officials, congressional leaders, or the President before unilaterally deciding to terminate the interrogation of a key intelligence source and provide a terrorist enemy with the rights of U.S. citizens under the Constitution. Expresses the sense of the Senate with respect to the interrogation and prosecution of Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab.

Erforderlichkeit der Südumfahrung Holzkirchen; weitere entsprechende Maßnahmen nach § 6 des Fernstraßenausbaugesetzes; Vereinbarkeit der Planungskostenübernahme durch den Freistaat Bayern mit dem Grundgesetz; Regelung der Planungshoheit zwischen Bund und Land

Germany · German Bundestag · 29 January 2010

Originaltext der Frage(n):<br /> <br /> Welcher unvorhergesehene höhere Verkehrsbedarf macht die Südumfahrung Holzkirchen erforderlich, der nicht schon bei der Aufstellung des Bundesverkehrswegeplans 2003 mit dem Schwerpunkt Bau von Ortsumgehungen und weiteren Bundesstraßen zur wesentlichen Minderung des Durchgangsverkehrs in besonders betroffenen Städten und Gemeinden bekannt war (Nachweis)?<br /> <br /> Führt die Ende 2009 fertiggestellte Nordumfahrung Holzkirchens nicht zu einer Verringerung der innerörtlichen Verkehrsbelastung?<br /> <br /> Welche weiteren Maßnahmen sollen wie die Südumfahrung Holzkirchen auf der Rechtsgrundlage des § 6 des Gesetzes über den Ausbau der Bundesfernstraßen im Bundesgebiet durchgeführt werden (Auflistung)?<br /> <br /> Wie ist die Aussage &bdquo;Die Planungskosten sind vom Land zu tragen&ldquo; (Antwort des Bundesministeriums für Verkehr, Bau und Stadtentwicklung vom 28. Dezember 2009 auf meine Schriftliche Frage 103 auf Bundestagsdrucksache 17/382) mit den Artikeln 85, 90 und 104a des Grundgesetzes sowie § 6 Absatz 3 des Gesetzes über die vermögensrechtlichen Verhältnisse der Autobahnen und sonstigen Bundesstraßen des Fernverkehrs zu vereinbaren, und weshalb konnte der Freistaat Bayern erst mit den Planungen beginnen, nachdem das Bundesministerium für Verkehr, Bau und Stadtentwicklung dafür &bdquo;grünes Licht&ldquo; gab (vgl. Pressemitteilung des Bayerischen Staatsministeriums des Innern vom 5. Dezember 2009)?

Herziening gerechtelijke kaart

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 29 January 2010

Herziening gerechtelijke kaart

13 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will reconsider his decision to abolish the National University of Ireland; if his attention has been drawn to the repercussions such a decision could have on the international reputation of higher education here; the way he will abolish the NUI without amending Article 18.4 of Bunreacht na hÉireann; if he will hold a referendum to change the Constitution accordingly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4138/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2010

13 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will reconsider his decision to abolish the National University of Ireland; if his attention has been drawn to the repercussions such a decision could have on the international reputation of higher education here; the way he will abolish the NUI without amending Article 18.4 of Bunreacht na hÉireann; if he will hold a referendum to change the Constitution accordingly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4138/10]

projet de loi organique prorogeant le mandat des membres du Conseil supérieur de la magistrature

France · Senate · 27 January 2010

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to balance the Federal budget.

United States · United States Congress · 27 January 2010

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (including those for debt service and other debt functions) from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing) unless Congress, by a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Prohibits outlays for the total budget from exceeding the previous fiscal years' outlays plus population growth and inflation, unless a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber, provides for such increase. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. Prohibits any bill to increase revenue from becoming law unless approved by a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber. Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect only by a vote of a majority of both chambers. Requires all: (1) outlays above revenues from the previous fiscal year to be accounted for in the outlays and budgets of the following fiscal year; and (2) surplus revenues at the end of a fiscal year to be allocated to a fund to be returned to the taxpayers, determined by legislation before the end of the subsequent fiscal year.

Judgment of the Court (Grand Chamber) of 26 January 2010.#Transportes Urbanos y Servicios Generales SAL v Administración del Estado.#Reference for a preliminary ruling: Tribunal Supremo - Spain.#Procedural autonomy of the Member States - Principle of equivalence - Action for damages against the State - Breach of European Union law - Breach of the Constitution.#Case C-118/08.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 26 January 2010

A resolution to enable each newly constituted Senate to carry out its responsibility to determine the Rules of its Proceedings at the beginning of each Congress.

United States · United States Congress · 25 January 2010

Resolves that upon the expiration of the Standing Rules of the Senate at the sine die adjournment of the 111th Congress, the Senate shall proceed in accordance with article I, section 5 of the Constitution to determine the Rules of its Proceedings by a simple majority vote.

Gesetz über die Instandsetzung und Fürsorge jüdischer Friedhöfe

Austria · National Council · 21 January 2010

Bericht des Verfassungsausschusses über den Antrag 33/A der Abgeordneten Dr. Eva Glawischnig-Piesczek, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz geändert und ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem ein Gesetz über die Instandsetzung und Fürsorge jüdischer Friedhöfe erlassen wird

Volksabstimmungsgesetz 1972

Austria · National Council · 21 January 2010

Bericht des Verfassungsausschusses über den Antrag 605/A der Abgeordneten Mag. Harald Stefan, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Volksabstimmungsgesetz 1972, BGBl. II Nr. 147/2008, geändert wird

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of consecutive terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

United States · United States Congress · 21 January 2010

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits a person from serving more than six full consecutive terms as a Representative.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to give citizens of the United States the right to recall elected officials.

United States · United States Congress · 21 January 2010

Constitutional Amendment - Gives U.S. citizens the right to recall elected federal officials through a petition process provided under this Amendment.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to give citizens of the United States the right to enact and repeal laws by voting on legislation in a national election.

United States · United States Congress · 21 January 2010

Constitutional Amendment - States that the people shall have the right to enact and repeal any law which the Congress may pass, except for the right to declare war, grant letters of marque and reprisal, make rules concerning captures on land and water, or call forth the militia.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting corporations and labor organizations from using operating funds for advertisements in connection with any campaign for election for Federal office.

United States · United States Congress · 21 January 2010

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits corporations or labor organizations from using any of their operating funds or any other funds from their general treasuries to make any payment for any advertisement in connection with a campaign for election for federal office, without regard to whether or not the advertisement expressly advocates the election or defeat of a specified candidate in the election.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to give citizens of the United States the right to propose amendments to the Constitution by an initiative process.

United States · United States Congress · 21 January 2010

Constitutional Amendment - Gives U.S. citizens the right to propose amendments to the Constitution through an initiative process provided by this Amendment.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the continued peace, prosperity, liberty, and national security of the United States and its people depend upon the rule of law and credible and effective immigration enforcement policies which both welcome lawful immigrants and non-immigrants and also prevent the unlawful entry or unlawful continuing presence of foreign persons.

United States · United States Congress · 21 January 2010

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the use of a basic pilot program (E-verify program) by employers of workers within the United States should be mandatory and that enforcement policies should hold both employers and employees responsible for violations; (2) sustaining the necessary border infrastructure and manpower to secure U.S. borders to prevent the unauthorized passage of persons or contraband is a critical responsibility of the federal government; and (3) immigration reform should not legalize, grant amnesty for, or confer any other legal status condoning the unlawful U.S. entry or presence of any individual.

proposition de loi autorisant la communication des listes électorales consulaires aux élus représentant les Français établis hors de France

France · Senate · 20 January 2010

motion

France · Senate · 19 January 2010

Requesting the Senate to adjust its rules to reflect the intent of the framers of the Constitution by amending the Senate's filibuster rule, Rule 22, to facilitate the consideration of bills and amendments.

United States · United States Congress · 19 January 2010

Requests the Senate to adjust its rules to reflect the intent of the framers of the Constitution by amending the Senate's filibuster rule, Rule 22, to facilitate the consideration of bills and amendments.

proposition de résolution tendant à modifier le Règlement du Sénat pour rendre plus transparent le choix des motions de procédure appelées en débat

France · Senate · 13 January 2010

Condemning the violent suppression of legitimate political dissent and gross human rights abuses in the Republic of Guinea.

United States · United States Congress · 13 January 2010

Condemns the violent suppression of legitimate political dissent and gross human rights abuses perpetrated by forces under the command of the National Council for Democracy and Development (CNDD) in Guinea and demands that these perpetrators be brought to justice. Expresses concern about the further deterioration of security and rule of law in Guinea. Calls on China to cease its material support for the CNDD. Urges all member states of the United Nations to join the United States, the European Union (EU), the African Union (AU), and the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) to impose sanctions against the regime until constitutional order and rule of law has been restored in Guinea.

Afschrift van de brief van de Raad voor de rechtspraak over kosten herziening gerechtelijke kaart

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 13 January 2010

Afschrift van de brief van de Raad voor de rechtspraak over kosten herziening gerechtelijke kaart

Reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to safeguard and uphold the 10th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 12 January 2010

Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to safeguard and uphold the Tenth Amendment (which reserves to the states powers not delegated to the United States or prohibited to the states by the Constitution).