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Politics and government
Documented profile covering 16 controversies, including “Business links with Pierre-Edouard Stérin: financing, proposed remuneration and criticism of closeness to radical right” and “Call for referendum on Europe alongside right-wing sovereigntist figures”.
16 controversies · 27 sources2 formal charges
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 16 controversies, including “National grooming gangs inquiry: appointed to panel after confidence crisis over independence and survivors' role” and “Grooming gangs 2026: parliamentary pressure over Bradford/Oldham and Kelly's defence of prior selection process to avoid arbitrariness”.
16 controversies · 46 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 16 controversies, including “February 2026: publication and subsequent deletion of a message describing the 1915 Armenian massacres as 'genocide'” and “30 June 2026: Supreme Court victory in case abolishing limits on coordinated party-candidate expenditure”.
16 controversies · 32 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 16 controversies, including “May 2026: viral controversy over remarks about China and a 'cancer' metaphor” and “June–August 2026: France and Germany propose reorganising EEAS and placing Kallas under greater Commission authority”.
16 controversies · 32 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 16 controversies, including “2017-2020: villa on former public land registered in brother's name and wider land investigation” and “2017-2020: purchase of 25,000 cash registers at prices far above market rates and criminal investigation”.
16 controversies · 29 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 16 controversies, including “2026: four private Predator actors convicted, but prosecutors refuse to reopen archived investigation into possible state links” and “May 2026: parliamentary dispute over threshold required for new wiretapping inquiry”.
16 controversies · 27 sources
Politics and governmentAuthoritarian regimes, wars and mass atrocities
Documented profile covering 16 controversies, including “2026: Authoritarian consolidation — restricted opposition and Masra remains imprisoned” and “May 2024: Celebratory gunfire after results kills at least nine to eleven; subsequent lack of justice”.
16 controversies · 17 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 16 controversies, including “1993 mafia bombings: investigation into alleged hidden instigator role dismissed in 2026” and “1992 bombings: prosecutors seek dismissal, judge reserves decision”.
16 controversies · 27 sources2 convictions10 formal charges
Politics and governmentAuthoritarian regimes, wars and mass atrocities
Documented profile covering 16 controversies, including “1956: de-Stalinisation, mass releases and rehabilitations” and “1958–1964: extensive anti-religious campaign, closures and restrictions targeting religious communities”.
16 controversies · 18 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 16 controversies, including “2026 budget: Reversal on Article 49.3 and refusal to censure government after concessions” and “2026 municipal elections: Failure of several alliances with LFI and public challenge to his strategy”.
16 controversies · 28 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 16 controversies, including “2025–May 2026: Gradual political split with Faye culminating in dismissal” and “June–July 2026: PASTEF-backed constitutional reform accused of favouring Sonko, then struck down by Court”.
16 controversies · 21 sources2 convictions3 formal charges
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 16 controversies, including “Suspected harassment of opponents and witness in Benjamin Netanyahu's trial: investigation ordered, then police recommend closure” and “Sylvie Genesia: former employee's claim closed on procedural grounds, Sara awarded damages on counterclaim”.
16 controversies · 29 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 16 controversies, including “2019-September 2026: continued criminalisation of abortion, then proposal for decriminalisation without allowing procedures domestically” and “2023-2026: housing crisis — mass demonstrations, resignation calls and criticism of government response”.
16 controversies · 47 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 16 controversies, including “2025-2026: proposed purchase of UIO complex in Banja Luka from Grand Trade for nearly 100 million KM” and “2025-2026: parliamentary hearings on UIO, revenue allocation and request for external review”.
16 controversies · 36 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “2018–2019: Prespa Agreement on name 'North Macedonia', demonstrations and no-confidence motion” and “January 2019: ANEL coalition collapses and government narrowly survives confidence vote”.
15 controversies · 29 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “Death of Odair Moniz: Criminal Inquiry into Statements by Ventura and Other Chega Members” and “Schoolchildren's Names: Investigation Following Disclosure by Ventura and Rita Matias”.
15 controversies · 19 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “2025-2026: prolonged vacancy at Security Ministry and refusal to nominate Nebojša Vukanović” and “2025-2026: BHRT funding crisis and no lasting Council of Ministers solution”.
15 controversies · 39 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “Monaco: government statement prematurely announces passage of two laws before vote” and “Monaco: refusal of parliamentary 'question time', Mirmand cites Constitution and risk of an institutional 'illusion'”.
15 controversies · 29 sources
Politics and governmentAuthoritarian regimes, wars and mass atrocities
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “2022–2024: Iranian military support for Russia and widespread use of Iranian-designed drones in Ukraine” and “2021–2024: Accelerated nuclear enrichment and accumulation of near-weapons-grade uranium”.
15 controversies · 11 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “Bill 21 on secularism and the ban on religious symbols” and “Refusal to recognise systemic racism in Quebec”.
15 controversies · 4 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “Grooming gangs: £10 million local plan, followed by reversal towards statutory national inquiry after Casey audit” and “May 2026: resignation from government and break with Keir Starmer over leadership and safeguarding reforms”.
15 controversies · 24 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “2016–2026: mediation in Venezuela and persistent allegations of excessive closeness to Chavista government” and “2024–2026: disputed Venezuelan election result and opposition criticism of his post-election role”.
15 controversies · 20 sources
Politics and governmentAuthoritarian regimes, wars and mass atrocities
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “2023–2026: Large-scale deliveries of shells and missiles to Russia for war against Ukraine” and “2024–2026: Thousands of North Korean troops deployed alongside Russia”.
15 controversies · 12 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “2023–2024: law banning certain acts of desecration of Qur'an and other religious texts” and “2024: harassment and workplace culture crisis within Moderates”.
15 controversies · 27 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “Allegations of contacts with Mossad and an Israeli plan for a post-regime role, categorically denied” and “Disqualified again from the 2024 presidential election”.
15 controversies · 24 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “Blind trust and ethics screen covering Brookfield and Stripe, among others” and “Building Canada Act / Bill C-5: fast-tracking major projects and Indigenous challenge”.
15 controversies · 30 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “'Štandovi' case: Accused of granting advantage to U ime obitelji, acquitted at first instance, proceedings discontinued after death” and “Agram – Bramgrad land exchange: Alleged loss of at least 20.2 million kunas”.
15 controversies · 25 sources2 formal charges
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “Sudan: persistent accusations of UAE support for RSF, denied by Abu Dhabi” and “Abraham Accords: strategic normalisation with Israel maintained despite Gaza war and regional reputational cost”.
15 controversies · 35 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “RN challenge to Court of Auditors appointment dismissed as inadmissible by Council of State” and “Appointment to Court of Auditors: allegations of political bargaining disputed by those involved”.
15 controversies · 28 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “'Violence in Centar' case: Eighteen-month prison sentence” and “Departure for Hungary, asylum and refusal of extradition”.
15 controversies · 19 sources3 convictions8 formal charges
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “Support for Don Cherry's appointment to Order of Canada and unease in Quebec caucus” and “Attacks on Parliamentary Press Gallery and mainstream media”.
15 controversies · 21 sources
Authoritarian regimes, wars and mass atrocitiesPolitics and government
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “1997–1998: Arrested by Ta Mok faction, subjected to internal 'trial' and dies before international proceedings” and “1997: Orders killing of Son Sen, his wife Yun Yat and numerous members of their family”.
15 controversies · 10 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “Possible BSW abstention facilitating election of AfD Minister-President in Saxony-Anhalt” and “Describing elements of federal government as 'rechtsextrem'”.
15 controversies · 23 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “2026: Presidential commission acknowledges at least 518 deaths in electoral violence but full report remains unpublished” and “August–September 2026: Vice-President Emmanuel Nchimbi resigns then expelled from CCM amid governance disagreements and aftermath of electoral repression”.
15 controversies · 21 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “2023: Acquittal in Ruby ter witness-bribery trial” and “2015–2018: Senator-buying case, first-instance conviction followed by confirmed expiry of limitation period”.
15 controversies · 14 sources1 conviction5 formal charges
Authoritarian regimes, wars and mass atrocitiesPolitics and government
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “1982–1983: anti-corruption campaign and selective purge of Brezhnev-era networks” and “January 1983: raids against absenteeism in cinemas, public baths, shops and other premises”.
15 controversies · 12 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 14 controversies, including “2025: ICE "Know Your Rights" seminar and Tom Homan's call for review” and “2021–2025: Met Gala ethics investigation and findings of gift-related violations”.
14 controversies · 18 sources
Politics and governmentAuthoritarian regimes, wars and mass atrocities
Documented profile covering 14 controversies, including “2011: Mousavi, Karroubi and Rahnavard placed under house arrest without trial, reportedly approved in advance by Khamenei” and “2026: New wave of economic protests — Khamenei promises to 'put rioters in their place'”.
14 controversies · 14 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 14 controversies, including “2026: Keighley selected among first areas for national grooming gangs inquiry” and “2013–2014: retrospective vindication of her warnings and criticism of lack of national coordination”.
14 controversies · 21 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 14 controversies, including “Cyril Kern affair: ten-year investigation into loan used to repay irregular election contributions” and “Funding of 1999 Likud leadership campaign: irregularities, repayment and subsequent conviction of son Omri”.
14 controversies · 26 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 14 controversies, including “1994: Departure for Hammamet and prolonged absence from Italian trials” and “1999: Appeal conviction in Enimont case, without final judgment before death”.
14 controversies · 6 sources4 convictions6 formal charges
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 14 controversies, including “International sanctions for incitement to violence against Palestinians” and “Transfer of approximately one billion shekels to ultra-Orthodox schools deemed unlawful by Knesset legal service”.
14 controversies · 21 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 14 controversies, including “2025: Anti-death penalty activists prosecuted over peaceful vigils” and “March 2026: First criminal prosecution under POFMA against government critic”.
14 controversies · 15 sources
Authoritarian regimes, wars and mass atrocitiesPolitics and government
Documented profile covering 14 controversies, including “2011: extradited to Panama to serve several sentences, particularly for murders and human rights violations” and “1992–2010: prisoner-of-war status and litigation over extradition to France”.
14 controversies · 8 sources3 convictions3 formal charges
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 14 controversies, including “December 2025–January 2026: Nationwide economic protests evolve into anti-regime demonstrations” and “January 2026: Extremely deadly repression of demonstrations”.
14 controversies · 19 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 14 controversies, including “Opinion polls paid for by a supporter: first-instance political financing conviction, appeal pending” and “Han River Bus: breakdowns, service suspension ten days after launch and safety incidents”.
14 controversies · 27 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 14 controversies, including “2025–2026: paid roles at Goldman Sachs, Microsoft and Anthropic while remaining an MP — ACOBA restrictions and debate over second jobs” and “November 2023–2024: Rwanda plan ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court and Sunak's response seeking to declare the country 'safe' through treaty and legislation”.
14 controversies · 23 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 14 controversies, including “Bulgargaz–BOTAŞ gas agreement: presidential political impetus, disputed costs and subsequent renegotiation under his government” and “Proposed 2025 euro referendum: constitutional dispute followed by parliamentary rejection”.
14 controversies · 29 sources
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