Lithuania regained its independence from the Soviet Union in 1990. The current Constitution was approved by referendum in 1992. On 1 May 2004 Lithuania joined the European Union, requiring significant changes to be made to the legal system in little over a decade to meet EU and international...

Italy is a country made up of 20 regions, each with its own traditions and history. The main differences, in terms of working conditions, job opportunities and the quality of public services (education, healthcare and transport), are between the northern and southern regions. The family is at...

The supreme law of Malta is the Constitution of 1964, as amended. Malta is an independent republic with a parliamentary system of government. Parliament makes laws subject to respect for Malta's international obligations, including membership of the European Union. The European Union Act of 2003...

The Finnish legal system is based on statute law. Finland follows a dualist approach to international law. The Government has the right of legislative initiative, although legislative proposals submitted by MPs may be adopted. In addition, a citizens' initiative, allowing citizens to make...