Sheinbaum 'closes the door' on the CNTE: 'There are demands that cannot be met due to lack of budget'
President Claudia Sheinbaum ruled out fulfilling the demands of the National Coordinating Committee of Education Workers (CNTE) due to federal budget constraints.
NSGK members propose financing the adaptation of hospitals to wartime conditions from civil security funds
Members of the National Security and Defense Committee of the Seimas in Lithuania are suggesting redirecting funds allocated for civil security to adapt hospitals for wartime conditions.
Prime Minister Takaichi's Cautious Stance on Female Emperors and Optional Separate Surnames
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expressed caution regarding the establishment of a female emperor and optional separate surnames during a recent budget committee meeting.
Deputy Chief Secretary Sato 'It is true that my wife attended as a proxy' at the support meeting for the former Unification Church's House of Councillors election
Deputy Chief Secretary Sato confirmed his wife's attendance as his proxy at a support meeting for the former Unification Church during a recent Senate budget committee session.
Live at 13:15: Special Committee of the Riigikogu on the State Budget Situation
The Estonian Riigikogu's special committee convenes to discuss issues related to the 2024 state budget and its execution at a public session.
Prime Minister Takaichi: 'No discomfort or confusion with Yamamoto Sanae'; Husband and Wife's Surnames, Renho and Takaichi at an Impasse
During a budget committee meeting, Prime Minister Takaichi and Renho shared their life experiences in a debate over the introduction of a system allowing couples to choose different surnames.
FAAC shares N1.894tn February revenue to FG, others
The Federation Account Allocation Committee has allocated N1.894 trillion in revenue for February 2026 among Nigeria's federal and local government entities.
Epstein Documents, Prime Minister Takai: 'He Must Take Responsibility' - withholds comment
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takai stated during a budget committee meeting that he cannot comment on materials from other countries regarding the Epstein case, emphasizing that accountability lies with the individuals mentioned.
Budget Deliberations Without Agreement from Ruling and Opposition Parties: Chairman Asked, 'Why Is This Decided by Authority?'
The House of Representatives' Budget Committee in Japan is experiencing deliberations on the initial budget proposal for the fiscal year 2026 without agreement between ruling and opposition parties, raising concerns about unilateral decision-making by the committee chairman.
Sparks fly as GOP senator reacts to Biden advisor's ‘I don’t know’ answer on illegal immigration law
During a Senate Budget Committee hearing, GOP Senator Bernie Moreno confronted former Biden advisor Brendan Duke over his inability to answer questions regarding illegal immigration law.
LIVE at 8:30: Riigikogu committees discuss matters related to the Auvere oil plant
The Riigikogu's Special Committee on State Budget Control and the Anti-Corruption Committee are set to discuss the status and depreciation of the Auvere oil plant in a public meeting.
WATCH: Democratic witness accuses Trump of ‘population purge,’ Kennedy fires back: ‘You trigger my gag reflex’
At a Senate Budget Committee hearing, a Democratic witness accused the Trump administration of a 'population purge,' prompting a sharp response from Republican Senator John Kennedy.
Kenya: Budget Committee Proposes Sh2.9tn Spending Ceiling for 2026/27
The Budget and Appropriations Committee of the National Assembly of Kenya has proposed a national government spending ceiling of Sh2.878 trillion for the 2026/27 financial year.
LTOK Assembly - Throwing around "liar" labels and court review of last year's Olympic budget
A disagreement at the LTOK Assembly led to two proposed budgets for the 2025 Olympic Committee, resulting in a court ruling validating the budget amendment process.
Budget Concentrated Discussion on the 9th with Prime Minister Takaichi's Attendance, Ruling Party Holds Firm on '13th as a Given'
The Japanese House of Representatives Budget Committee has scheduled a concentrated discussion on the new fiscal year's budget on the 9th with Prime Minister Takaichi's participation, despite ongoing opposition from rival parties.
Democratic Party of Japan Chairman Tamaki Criticizes Finance Minister's Absence from Budget Committee as 'Unacceptable'
Yuichiro Tamaki, leader of the Democratic Party for the People, criticized the absence of Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama from the budget committee meeting discussing the initial budget for 2026.
Reps Committee approves polytechnics' 2025 budget report, seeks stronger collaboration
The Nigerian House of Representatives Committee on Federal Polytechnics has approved the 2025 budget performance reports for federal polytechnics and aims to enhance collaboration to overcome challenges in the sector.
What is the goal?
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces questioning in the House of Representatives Budget Committee regarding the government's plan on the use of maiden names, particularly their potential inclusion on official documents like passports and driver's licenses.
Structural failure and omission: ALMT report points out problems in combating femicide in MT
A preliminary report from the Mato Grosso Legislative Assembly's thematic committee on combating femicide highlights significant issues in the state's approach to this violence, including government inaction, structural failures, and a lack of budget execution.
Prime Minister Takaichi: 'I will refrain from a legal assessment' on the US-Israel attack on Iran
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi refrained from providing a legal assessment of the US and Israel's military action against Iran during a budget committee meeting.
Frankfurt before the election: More construction sites than money
Frankfurt's cultural committee reaches a rare consensus ahead of local elections, aiming to finalize a budget amidst numerous expensive projects and construction sites.
Democratic Washington House majority leader apologizes for being ‘impaired’ during budget hearing
Washington House Majority Leader Joe Fitzgibbon has publicly apologized for appearing impaired during a budget committee meeting after consuming alcohol beforehand.
Starting today, the Budget Committee will hold debates on zero consumption tax on food products and security
The Japanese Budget Committee will begin discussions on the government's budget proposal, focusing on issues like zero consumption tax on food and security measures.
N’Assembly committee seeks take-off grants for new hospitals
The National Assembly Committee on Health in Nigeria has urged financial support for newly established hospitals to ensure their effective functioning.
Germany Blog: Kamikaze Drones Approved with Conditions
The German Bundestag's Budget Committee has approved a significant procurement of kamikaze drones from Stark and Helsing, amounting to around four billion Euros, aimed at equipping the 45th Armored Brigade in Lithuania.
The parliamentary committee recommended approving the budget proposal
A parliamentary committee in Czechia has recommended the approval of a budget proposal.
The Budget Committee of the Chamber of Deputies recommended approving the draft state budget
The Chamber of Deputies' Budget Committee has recommended the approval of the draft state budget.
Winter Olympics 2030: Resignation of Cyril Linette, budget, sponsors... The big questions that clutter an immense file
The resignation of Cyril Linette as the General Director of the organizing committee raises significant concerns about the preparation for the 2030 Winter Olympics in the Alps.
Committee amends Liberal clause in budget bill that critics say ‘dynamites the rule of law’
The Canadian finance committee has passed Conservative amendments to a budget bill, addressing concerns about a clause that allows cabinet ministers to exempt entities from federal laws for up to three years.
LIVE: The Riigikogu has summoned Brussels officials regarding Rail Baltic
The Riigikogu is holding a special committee meeting to discuss the Rail Baltic project, prompted by rising costs and unresolved risks associated with the railway's development.
Live at 13:15: the special commission discusses funding for Rail Baltic
The special committee for state budget control is set to discuss the funding for Rail Baltic, with a live stream of the session available.
Health Basket for 2026: More than 50% of the Budget for Oncology, More Medicines for Mental Health
The 2026 Health Basket Committee in Israel presented its list of new medicines and technologies to the Health Minister, allocating 650 million shekels, with over 50% earmarked for oncology.
The Castle's budget will decrease this year by 82 million to 421.4 million, supported by the committee
The budget for the Czech President's office will drop by 82 million koruna to 421.4 million koruna, as approved by the budget committee.
Prime Minister Takes "Takaichi Color" into Special Diet, Appoints Close Aide Furuya as Head of House of Representatives Constitutional Review Committee
The Japanese Prime Minister is gearing up for a special Diet session with key appointments that could influence constitutional discussions and budget deliberations amidst political tensions.
The parliamentary committee recommended approving the budget of the Ministry of Agriculture
A parliamentary committee in Czechia has recommended the approval of the Ministry of Agriculture's budget.
Nigeria: Senate Panel Kicks As Tribunal Spends N16m On Office Fumigation
The Senate Committee on Capital Market in Nigeria has questioned the Investments and Securities Tribunal over its spending of N16 million on cleaning and fumigation services from its budget.
Senate panel queries tribunal over N16 million spent on office fumigation
The Nigerian Senate Committee on Capital Market has questioned the Investments and Securities Tribunal about its N16 million expenditure on office fumigation in 2025.
Former Minister Sakamoto Appointed as Chair of House of Representatives Budget Committee
The Liberal Democratic Party has appointed former Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Tetsushi Sakamoto as the new Chair of the House of Representatives Budget Committee following a significant defeat in the recent elections.
Live at 13:15: The Riigikogu Special Committee Discusses Developments in the Electricity Market
A Riigikogu special committee in Estonia is holding a public meeting to discuss recent developments in the electricity market and their implications for the state budget.
'Keep Europe strong from the inside': Kata Tütto, president of the Committee of the Regions
Kata Tütto warns that proposed changes to the EU's budget may threaten funding for local investment in regions.
Reps step down agency’s 2026 budget review
The Nigerian House of Representatives Committee on Science and Engineering halted review of the National Centre for Technology Management’s 2026 budget due to the agency's leadership failing to appear before them.
Nigeria: Defence - Senate Raises the Alarm Over Slow 2025 Budget Implementation
The Nigerian Senate Committee on Defence raised concerns about the slow implementation of the 2025 defence budget, warning that delays could hinder efforts to improve national security.
Reps raise sports institute’s 2026 budget to N60bn
Nigeria's House of Representatives Committee on Sports has approved a dramatic increase in the 2026 budget for the National Institute for Sports from N2.8 billion to N60 billion following consultations on its operational needs.
The court rejected the complaint of the political committee 'United Kaunas' regarding state funding
A Lithuanian court has denied a political committee's complaint against the exclusion of political committees from receiving state budget funding intended only for political parties.
Stanjura's plane, Schiller's helicopter. The committee recommended that MPs approve the budget with a deficit of 310 billion
A committee has recommended that MPs approve a budget with a substantial deficit in the Czech Republic.
Committee Led by Shashi Tharoor Seeks Information on US Deal, Summons Officials
During the ongoing budget session of Parliament, a committee led by Shashi Tharoor is gathering information on the contentious US trade deal amid opposition concerns regarding its impact on farmers.
Reps probes NBET over N4.10bn regulatory income
The House of Representatives Committee on Finance questioned Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc's management regarding the use of N4.10bn regulatory income for the fiscal year 2025 and suspended consideration of the agency's 2026 budget proposal.
Reps query NBET boss over N4bn spending, suspend agency’s budget defence
The House of Representatives Committee on Finance has questioned the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc's boss about a N4.099bn expenditure and suspended the review of the agency's 2026 budget.
'Dispersed' Milan Cortina Games a learning opportunity for Brisbane 2032
The Brisbane 2032 organizing committee is looking to learn from the dispersed Milan Cortina Games, which have raised budget concerns due to their widespread locations.
Olympic Organizing Chief Acknowledges Major Challenges in Preparing for Games
The CEO of the Milan-Cortina Olympic Organizing Committee, Andrea Varnier, reported significant difficulties in managing the event's budget and timelines, as costs have escalated from an initial estimate of $1.3 billion to over $1.7 billion.