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Niels Olsen, President of the National Assembly of Ecuador, clarifies that the residence bonus for assembly members has not increased and will remain at $1,446 as part of a budget reform.

Choi Kyung-tae, a member of the People Power Party, has proposed that 106 party members gather at the National Assembly, the landing site of a martial law helicopter, to publicly atone for their inaction during the 12/3 emergency martial law.

The Ecuadorian National Assembly has reformed its travel expense regulations to extend the residency bonus to higher-ranked legislative staff, while maintaining existing per diem rates for assembly members and legislative employees.

The Osun State chapter of the APC has stated that it has not anointed any candidates for the upcoming 2027 elections and urged members to avoid misunderstandings.

Opposition members criticize Estonia's foreign minister for disregarding the Foreign Affairs Committee's stance on military actions against Iran.

The ruling party in South Korea, 국민의힘, has stated that it will not consider demands for the resignation of party ethics chairman 윤민우 amid internal controversies and legal disputes regarding party discipline.

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki held an Iftar dinner for members of the 8th National Assembly, recalling their years of service and mourning deceased colleagues.

José Ángel Antelo has accused members of Vox of falsifying his signature to facilitate his removal as spokesperson in the Murcian Assembly.

The National Assembly of Ecuador will now display the names of assembly members alongside their votes to enhance transparency.

Laurence des Cars, the former president of the Louvre, canceled her appearance before a parliamentary inquiry committee due to illness, prompting criticism from committee members.

Police are accused of failing to intervene during a violent attack on National Constitutional Assembly leader Prof Lovemore Madhuku and his members who oppose the Constitutional Amendment Bill.

Twenty-five members of the Osun State House of Assembly have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the Accord Party, following the governor's lead in changing parties.

Song Eon-seok, the floor leader of the People Power Party, criticized the Democratic Party for disrupting bipartisan agreement after Cheon Yeong-sik's nomination to the Broadcast, Media, and Communications Committee failed by eight votes in the National Assembly, while also apologizing for the low participation of his party's members.

The Ecuadorian National Assembly has approved a law aimed at strengthening the mining and energy sectors during a second debate.

Amazonian assembly members from Pastaza, Morona Santiago, and Napo have conditioned their support for a crucial bill aimed at strengthening Ecuador's mining and energy sectors.

A proposal has been presented in South Korea's National Assembly to diversify the recommendations for the president of Yonhap News Agency and include public participation in the selection process to minimize political influence over the agency.

The Speaker of the Adamawa State House of Assembly and 15 other members have resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, citing national issues within the party.

In September 2025, six assembly members of Pachakutik were expelled from the movement for aligning with the government and voting with the ruling party, leading to a push for training organic units to prevent future occurrences.

The Liberal Club in the Zagreb City Assembly disbanded unexpectedly during a session, surprising both the members and the public.

A forum to discuss the inclusion of handball in Sports Toto was held, emphasizing the sport's potential growth and the need for government support.

The Ecuadorian Legislative Administration Council has sanctioned assembly member Roberto Cuero with a 30-day suspension for offensive remarks against another member, amid ongoing concerns about violence from criminal groups in the country.

Isabel Díaz Ayuso has restructured the PP group in the Madrid Assembly in response to the departure of young members known as ‘los pocholos’, who were aligned with a controversial figure influencing education and culture.

The People Power Party's National Assembly Members' Council supports Jang Dong-hyuk amidst demands for his resignation following his refusal to sever ties with former President Yoon Suk-yeol.

The National Assembly of Ecuador approved a law aimed at improving the efficiency of spending by decentralized autonomous governments.

The court confirmed that former President Yoon Seok-yeol ordered a military commander to enter the National Assembly and forcibly remove members, even using firearms if necessary.

The CrediSIS cooperative system in Brazil is entering its annual Assembly Process, where cooperative members participate in important meetings to discuss and decide on the organizations' future and management.

Mario Godoy was censured and removed from the presidency of the Judiciary Council by the Assembly National with 148 votes due to failure in his duties.

Several members of Ecuador's National Assembly are expressing their intentions to run for mayor and provincial prefect positions in the upcoming 2027 elections.

The author appeals to the assembly members from Loja and El Oro for support in implementing an urgent economic law for southern border provinces in Ecuador.

The article discusses the controversy surrounding Raphaël Arnault, a deputy from the 'La France Insoumise' party, amid an investigation involving former members of the Young Guard linked to a fatal aggression against a nationalist student.

The far-left party LFI is facing intense criticism in the French National Assembly following the murder of Quentin Deranque, with party members advised to refrain from responding to attacks directed at them.

Members of the French National Assembly observed a minute of silence to honor Quentin Deranque, who died following an attack by masked assailants.

Two expelled Members of Parliament from Sweden's SD party are continuing their political careers on a local level despite their controversial departures from the national assembly.

In the Uttar Pradesh assembly, Deputy CM Brijesh Pathak warned opposition members that they would respond to questions with chaos if provoked.

Ecuador's government is proposing a legislative reform to increase prison sentences for the recruitment and exploitation of minors to up to 26 years.

In an assembly session, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath shared a humorous incident to criticize the education system during the previous Samajwadi Party government, sparking laughter among the members.

The recommendation of five members for the National Assembly's Broadcasting, Media, and Communications Committee was not processed during the plenary session, further delaying the normalization of the committee.

The Turkish parliament descended into chaos as opposition CHP members attempted to disrupt the oath-taking ceremony for the newly appointed Ministers of Justice and Interior.

The Broadcasting Media and Communications Commission in South Korea is expected to achieve full operation following the approval of members from the National Assembly during a session on the 12th.

Estonia's Electoral Assembly, comprising representatives from local councils and the Riigikogu, would total 208 members if president elections proceed to electors.

Members of the Russian Democratic Platform within the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe issued a strong statement on February 6th supporting Ukraine's security and defense capabilities.

Mario Godoy, president of the Judiciary Council of Ecuador, has requested the National Assembly's Oversight Committee to dismiss the impeachment trial against him, initiated by members of the correísmo movement over allegations of failing to fulfill his duties.

Despite reconvening after five months, discussions on national pension reform remained stalled due to conflicting views on income security and financial stability among committee members.

The assembly of Montepaschi members approved all seven agenda items with an overwhelming majority, including the renewal of the board and changes to governance and remuneration policies.

On February 6, 2026, the National Assembly will decide on five requests from judges to lift parliamentary immunity from Juan Andrés González, leader of the Revolución Ciudadana party, due to lawsuits filed by members of the official Acción Democrática Nacional party.

Gilberto Kassab, president of the PSD, has invited the PSDB members of the São Paulo Legislative Assembly for a coffee meeting to encourage them to join the PSD during the upcoming party window in March.

Members of the ruling party Acción Democrática Nacional (ADN) condemned assembly member Roberto Cuero's behavior during an incident with military personnel in Guayaquil in 2024, which was captured in a viral video.

Assembly members Ana Belén Tapia and Juan Andrés González submitted evidence to the Ethics Committee regarding accusations of alleged tithe collection against González.

The São Paulo State Assembly maintains offices for former members of its Board of Directors, costing R$ 830,000 in salaries with 49 positions funded despite a significant annual budget.

In Azcapotzalco, Deputy Gabriela Jiménez Godoy led an assembly where community members expressed support for Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, rallying around the theme 'President, you are not alone' to call for national unity.