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The regulatory authority RTR must initiate a procedure to revoke the license of Oe24.tv after the broadcaster allowed discriminatory remarks about the Chinese people in an interview with former BZÖ politician Stefan Petzner, which were classified as serious legal violations under the Audiovisual Media Services Act. #Hassrede #Medienverantwortung #CoronaPandemie (translated)

The Bavarian SPD district of Upper Palatinate has unanimously passed a motion for the expulsion of former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder due to his closeness to Vladimir Putin, while there is disagreement within the party about the likelihood of success of such a procedure. #Schröder #Putin #SPD (translated)

Armin criticized that in Baden-Württemberg, only eight out of 350 recorded child marriages have been annulled since 2010. He asked whether the procedures took so long that the affected individuals turned 18 and the cases were considered resolved. He described this as a failure of the authorities and a failure of the rule of law to the detriment of children. #Kinderschutz #Rechtsstaat #Bildung (translated)

The account BrennpunktUA stated that the US Congress is planning to block an energy deal between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick announced that a bipartisan coalition would soon introduce a bill aimed at prohibiting all purchases of Russian oil products. The draft is to be called the "Ronald Reagan Peace Through Strength Act." According to Fitzpatrick, a vote in Plenary would be forced using a so-called "Discharge Petition" procedure, and the draft would be passed by an overwhelming majority. If successful, the procedure could be completed very quickly, according to BrennpunktUA. #USPolitics #Trump #Putin (translated)

Wolfgang Kubicki said that realistically no one expects the SPD to develop the necessary reform strength. Christian Lindner has already attempted to put the Social Democrats on a reform course; the outcome of this attempt is well known. The situation has become even more complicated, as not even the agreed small steps are being implemented. Kubicki accused the SPD of seeking short-term advantages through chaos and undermining achieved compromises, as was already the case during the traffic light coalition. The Christian Democrats have tolerated this for too long because the Chancellor lacks leadership qualities, and they may have been too naive and gullible. #SPD #Reformen #Politik (translated)

Judge Maria Nazari-Montazer warns of a dramatic staffing shortage among Austrian judges and prosecutors, which will lead to protest actions starting Monday, as the overloaded courts are facing increasingly longer processing times and urgently need more positions. #Personalmangel #Rechtsstaat #Richterproteste (translated)

Yvonne Kussmann wrote that she had asked the public prosecutor's office in Stade for information on the status of the investigation into the sixfold murder at the beginning of the week. According to the press spokesperson, the investigations against the child's mother and the driver of the getaway car were ongoing. There were no further reportable developments; in complex and extensive proceedings, this is part of the nature of the matter. When the investigations could be completed is currently not foreseeable. #Ermittlungen #Sechsfachmord #Staatsanwaltschaft (translated)

Christa Pike, the first woman in Tennessee to be sentenced to death in over 200 years, survived a botched execution attempt and is in poor health, while questions about the legality of her trial and future proceedings in the case are being raised. #ChristaPike #Todesstrafe #Justizdebatte (translated)

Kolja Barghoorn wrote that he had reviewed the 102-page bill from the federal government on the "Law Against Digital Violence." In his assessment, the draft could enable courts to order the disclosure of names, addresses, phone numbers, and IP data for certain punishable statements without prior criminal conviction. According to Barghoorn, in the case of a serious violation of personal rights and an existing risk of repetition, an entire account could be temporarily suspended. Platforms should also prevent suspended users from opening new accounts; phone numbers and email addresses could be used for recognition. The draft also includes larger closed messenger groups without specifying a specific minimum number of members. According to Barghoorn, user data could already be secured legally before a final decision on their disclosure is made and transmitted to law enforcement agencies. Additionally, the refusal to provide a demanded penalty-bearing cease-and-desist declaration could also serve as an indicator for a possible account suspension. He acknowledged that the draft includes judicial reservations and further prerequisites. At the same time, he asked what could happen if the instruments were specifically used against uncomfortable critics to lift their anonymity and limit their reach. A democracy must also be able to withstand sharp, uncomfortable, and anonymous criticism, he wrote. #Digitalrechte #Meinungsfreiheit #Datenschutz (translated)

The author wrote that an adjustment is not the purpose of the procedure but could be a possible consequence. From his perspective, it is more likely that a determination of unconstitutionality will occur if the party continues its course. At the same time, he stated that the party could present itself to the court as it is. (translated)

In the Weißmann case, the public prosecutor and police, the media company Falter, and the labor court are at odds, while several proceedings regarding the dismissal of former ORF general director Roland Weißmann and related allegations are being addressed. #Weißmann #ORF #Arbeitsrecht (translated)