The document submission process will be eased for the needy and low-income individuals
New amendments proposed in Latvia aim to ease document submission for social service benefits to reduce bureaucracy for low-income citizens.
Margit Rüütelmann: The Preparation for the Waste Reform is Insufficient and Consumers Will Face Price Increases
Recent amendments to Estonia's waste management law are leading to further legislative adjustments, indicating ongoing issues in the reform process that may result in higher costs for consumers.
South Africa: South Africa's Gig Economy Workers Set to Get More Protection Under Planned Labour Law Reforms
South Africa is proposing amendments to employment laws aimed at providing greater protections for gig economy workers.
Dino speaks on anomalies in amendments sent to Codevasf and Dnocs and sets deadlines to improve oversight
Minister Flávio Dino has established new deadlines for agencies to enhance control mechanisms over the execution of parliamentary amendments in Brazil.
BNS Sprint: most important events of the week
This week, significant political developments in Lithuania include proposed amendments allowing 16-year-olds to vote for mayors and council members, alongside notable international conflicts and protests.
Vocational education must be conducted in the Lithuanian language
The Lithuanian Seimas has passed amendments to the Vocational Training Law, mandating that vocational education be conducted in the Lithuanian language.
Senate explains delay on dual party membership ban
The Nigerian Senate has clarified its inability to respond to proposed amendments banning dual party membership until they are formally received from the House of Representatives.
Proposal to Legalize a New Media Support Opportunity
Lithuanian parliamentarians are proposing amendments to the Public Information Law to address financial challenges facing local media due to international corporations.
LPV proposes to introduce early retirement pensions for teachers from the age of 60
The party 'Latvia First' has proposed amendments to the Education Law, advocating for early retirement pensions for teachers aged 60 and older with at least 35 years of service.
Proposal to Allow Students to Take Academic Leave Due to Mandatory Military Service
A Lithuanian parliament member has proposed amendments to the Education Law to allow students to take academic leave for mandatory military service without losing their student status.
ZZS proposes stricter regulations for third-country drivers
The Green and Farmers' Union (ZZS) in Latvia has proposed amendments to strengthen requirements for drivers from third countries to enhance road safety.
House of Lords has ‘signed its own death warrant’ by stalling assisted dying bill, says MP
UK MP Kim Leadbeater claims the House of Lords has jeopardized the assisted dying bill by stalling it with numerous amendments, leading to public protests.
Possession of Such Image Material Will Be Punished From Now On - Legal Amendments Coming Into Force Soon
Finland's Ministry of Justice announces new legal amendments that criminalize the possession of violent and child sexual abuse imagery, set to take effect in April.
Russia Plans Legal Amendments for Military Deployment in Other Countries 'to Protect Citizens' Rights'
The Russian government has proposed a bill to allow military deployment in foreign countries to protect Russian citizens arrested or persecuted based on foreign legal decisions.
Decadent Great Britain: Lords Support Decriminalization of Abortion Until Birth
The British House of Lords has backed the decriminalization of abortion and approved a pardon for women convicted of illegal abortions, rejecting two significant amendments aimed at imposing further restrictions.
Changes will be made to state compensation for victims in cases of death of a person
Latvian parliamentarians have supported amendments to the law that will ensure that victims acknowledged in cases of death will receive state compensation in full.
Stronger Penalties for Attacks on Emergency Medical Personnel
Latvia's Saeima has approved legal amendments imposing harsher penalties for assaults on Emergency Medical Service (NMPD) workers, equating such attacks to those on state officials.
LIZDA threatens to protest if unwanted amendments to the Labour Law are adopted
The Latvian Education and Science Workers' Union (LIZDA) plans to hold protests if the Saeima removes a provision from the Labour Law that protects union members from termination without union consent.
Criminal liability for the distribution of intimate material without the person's consent will be enforced
Latvia's parliament has approved amendments to the Criminal Law imposing penalties for the distribution of intimate materials without consent.
Condemned Deputies Will Split Between the Chamber and Prison
Two deputies and four others condemned for corruption in Brazil's use of amendments may face changes in how parliamentarians conduct themselves amid ongoing investigations.
Dino sets a deadline for the Senate and Viana to explain the sending of R$ 36 million via 'PIX amendments' to the Lagoinha foundation
Minister Flávio Dino has ordered Senator Carlos Viana and the Federal Senate to explain the mysterious allocation of R$ 36 million to the Oasis Foundation via 'PIX amendments.'
The Seimas has initiated amendments to the Criminal Code: the first attempt to criminalize hybrid attacks
Lithuania's Seimas is attempting to amend the Criminal Code to criminalize hybrid attacks, focusing initially on surveillance threats like balloons at airports and seaports.
In the Saeima, a proposal will be considered to ban adults in a 'position of power' from forming intimate relationships with young people
Latvia's Saeima is considering amendments to the law that would prohibit adults in positions of authority from engaging in intimate relationships with individuals aged 16 to 18.
PHOTO ⟩ Protests take place in front of the Saeima building against proposed amendments to the Labor Law
On March 19, several dozen people gathered in front of the Saeima building in Latvia to protest proposed amendments to the Labor Law.
Four amendments for combating inflation submitted by SYRIZA
SYRIZA has submitted four amendments aimed at addressing price gouging affecting Greek society due to the government's reluctance to protect citizens.
Hate Speech Decriminalization Amendments Are No Longer on the Agenda of the Seimas
The Lithuanian Seimas has abandoned proposals to decriminalize hate speech following a recent vote that showed significant opposition.
[Editorial] There is no reason to delay gradual and step-by-step constitutional amendments, the ruling party must cooperate
Six opposition and ruling parties in South Korea have agreed to pursue constitutional amendments ahead of the June local elections, despite resistance from the main opposition party.
Nunes creates transparency rules for parliamentary amendments in SP five months after STF determination; MP investigates delay
São Paulo Mayor Ricardo Nunes has implemented transparency rules for parliamentary amendments following a Supreme Court directive, with an investigation now opened into delays by city officials to comply.
The bill would give the right to obtain information about bank account investigations - after five years
Estonia's Ministry of Finance is introducing amendments to a money laundering bill that would require the Financial Intelligence Unit to inform individuals about their bank account data collected after a five-year period.
Discussion on the Imperial Household Law Among Ruling and Opposition Parties to Resume in April; Prime Minister Aims for Amendment During Current Session
Discussions among ruling and opposition parties in Japan regarding amendments to the Imperial Household Law are set to resume as early as April, with the Prime Minister expressing intent to achieve changes during the current parliamentary session.
M. Jakubauskienė on the amendments to the Health Insurance Act: we will seek a compromise
Minister M. Jakubauskienė emphasizes the need for a compromise in the Health Insurance Act amendments to address private sector concerns.
Request for Expert Evaluation Regarding LRT Law Amendments, Opposition Warns of Resumed Bulldozer Tactics
The Lithuanian opposition is requesting expert evaluation on amendments to the LRT law, raising concerns about the ruling party's aggressive legislative tactics.
Ethics Supervisors: Jurgita Sejonienė Did Not Adhere to Respect and Decency in Her Statement in the Culture Committee
The Culture Committee's decision revealed a split opinion regarding Jurgita Sejonienė’s adherence to respect during discussions about amendments to the LRT law.
Prosecutors react against the prohibition of mandatory retirement
Brazilian prosecutors criticized amendments to a proposed constitutional amendment that seeks to eliminate mandatory retirement as a disciplinary punishment.
The Cultural Committee of the Seimas requests an expert assessment for the LRT law amendments
The Cultural Committee of the Lithuanian Seimas has requested an expert evaluation on amendments to the LRT law after an inquiry from the opposition, with a deadline set for 10 working days.
What the Federal Police discovered in the scheme that led to the conviction of Josimar Maranhãozinho and Pastor Gil
Brazilian federal deputies Josimar Maranhãozinho and Pastor Gil were unanimously convicted by the Supreme Court for their involvement in a corruption scheme related to the allocation of parliamentary amendments.
The Health Committee of the Seimas Postponed the Discussion of the Health Insurance Law Amendments
The Seimas Health Committee decided to postpone the discussion on the amendments to the Health Insurance Law due to concerns about its constitutionality and errors from a previous government.
Zimbabwe: I Have a Solid Plan Says Chamisa As Tensions Rise Over Proposed Extension to Mnangagwa's Tenure
Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa outlines his strategy to confront the political crisis in Zimbabwe amidst rising tensions over proposed constitutional amendments.
“Real Boss, Come Out, There is Nowhere Left to Retreat”… Jeonbuk Labor Groups Demand Primary Negotiations
Labor workers in Jeonbuk are demanding collective bargaining from their primary employers following amendments to labor laws that enhance their rights.
Jerzy Michalak: Amendment to the Public Transport Act. Will it really fix the bus market?
Jerzy Michalak discusses the recent amendments to the Public Transport Act in Poland and their potential impact on the bus market.
By unanimous decision, STF condemns two deputies and a former deputy of the PL for embezzlement of amendments
The Supreme Federal Court (STF) of Brazil has unanimously convicted two current deputies and one former deputy for embezzling public funds designated for health amendments.
STF convicts PL deputies for corruption accused of embezzlement of parliamentary amendments
The Brazilian Supreme Court's First Panel convicted two Liberal Party deputies and one former deputy for passive corruption related to the misappropriation of parliamentary amendments.
First Chamber of STF forms majority to convict 3 deputies of PL for embezzlement of amendments
The First Chamber of the STF in Brazil has convicted three deputies of embezzlement related to parliamentary amendment funds.
Changes in Environmental Protection Law. What awaits industry and animal farms?
The Polish government has proposed amendments to environmental protection laws to align with the new Industrial Emissions Directive, aiming to tighten pollution controls across various sectors.
STF resumes trial of deputies accused of irregularities with parliamentary amendments
The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court has restarted the trial of federal deputies accused of misconduct related to parliamentary amendments, involving allegations from the Attorney General's Office.
The Coalition Buries the Legislative Corpse of the Law on the Abolition of the Whistleblower Office through an Attachment to Graves
The Slovak parliament, led by Prime Minister Robert Fico, is set to abolish a previously proposed law aimed at eliminating the Whistleblower Protection Office, using a legislative strategy that ties it to unrelated amendments regarding war graves.
Seimas Returned to Improve Legislative Amendments to Help Polish Schools Survive in the Regions
The Lithuanian Parliament is revamping legislative proposals to ensure national minority education in native languages, particularly for Polish communities.
Region Västernorrland broke the law - fined 10 million
Swedish region Västernorrland and eight others have been fined 10 million kronor each for illegal contractual amendments related to the controversial purchase of the Cosmic journal system.
Long-standing regulations fall apart: landowners will soon be able to breathe a sigh of relief
Lithuanian parliament approved amendments to property cadastre laws, allowing landowners to choose whether to mark property boundaries with boundary markers.
President Yoon: 'Step-by-step constitutional amendment agreed upon by opposition... Let's include May 18 and the Busan Uprising'
President Yoon Suk-yeol has instructed the government to officially review amendments to the constitution that would include the spirit of the May 18 Democratization Movement, advocating for a gradual and agreed-upon approach involving opposition parties.