Two Weeks of Political Chaos: Romania’s Cancelled Presidential Elections 

On Friday, November 6, the Romanian Constitutional Court officially annulled the results of the first round of voting in the presidential elections. The decision came as a shock to many as just days prior, the Court had validated the results of the first round and voting for the second round had already started for people domiciled outside of Romania. In the press release, it was said that the annulment was based on Article 146 (f) of the Constitution, for the protection of democracy, “to guard the observance of the procedure for the election of the President of Romania and to confirm the ballot returns.”.

ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant and Deif

May 20th 2024, the ICC Prosecutor Karim A.A Khan filed an application before the Pre-Trial Chamber of the International Criminal Court, requesting the granting of arrest warrants for three senior Hamas officials and two senior Israeli officials. Among those named were Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli defense minister Yoav Gallant. The request was equally made for the arrest of Muhammad Deif, Hamas’s military chief. Applications for the two other Hamas leaders were withdrawn earlier this year after their deaths were confirmed. 

Germany Faces Snap Elections as Governing Coalition Collapses 

On Wednesday, November 6th, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired his finance minister Christian Lindner, plunging Europe’s largest economy and the country’s future into considerable...

Crossroads of Choice: Moldova’s EU Referendum and the Road Ahead 

Sunday, October 20, 2024, is a date that determined Moldova’s European future. On this day, a nationwide constitutional referendum was held in parallel with the presidential elections, marking the most significant votes since the country’s independence in 1991.

Biden Student Loan Forgiveness Program: The Back and Forth of the US Legal System 

“Today, President Biden is announcing a three-part plan to provide more breathing room to America’s working families as they continue to recover from the strains associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.” Such was the pivotal promise echoed by the Biden Administration back in 2022, promising to tackle an issue voters deeply cared about in exchange for their support.

Vanessa Chioaru

Hi! I’m Vanessa and I am from Romania. I am a dedicated second year law student who thorughly enjoys creative writing and debating. Being able to report on core issues concerning today’s society while offering a critical perspective is a passion I am excited to enrich through my work at the Stork.
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