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๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabwe: Bishops Warn Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 Threatens Zimbabwe's Democracy

Zimbabwe's Catholic bishops have expressed serious concerns that the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 endangers democratic practices by altering key aspects of the 2013 Constitution.

Mar 20 โ€ข 07:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The First Support for Constitutional Amendment from the People Power Party... "We Must Actively Engage in Constitutional Amendment Discussions"

In a significant shift, a lawmaker from the People Power Party has publicly expressed support for a constitutional amendment aimed at embedding key democratic principles into the Constitution.

Mar 20 โ€ข 06:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

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.

Mar 17 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Constitutional Amendment for 16-Year-Olds Passed First Reading in the Seimas

The Seimas has approved a constitutional amendment allowing voting rights for 16-year-olds, but it faces further scrutiny before final approval.

Mar 17 โ€ข 09:06 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Southern Africa: Opposition Appeals to UN, SADC to Block Constitutional Amendment Extending Mnangagwa's Term

The Defend the Constitution Platform has appealed to the UN and SADC to block a controversial bill that seeks to extend the presidency and Parliament's terms in Zimbabwe.

Mar 17 โ€ข 07:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: "Constitutional Amendment, Official Review at Government Level... Starting with Issues of National Consensus Such as Inclusion of May 18th"

President Yoon Suk-yeol supports the proposal to hold a constitutional amendment referendum concurrently with the upcoming local elections and emphasizes the importance of national consensus.

Mar 17 โ€ข 02:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

No state police without constitutional amendment โ€” Reps spokesman

The spokesman for Nigeria's House of Representatives stated that state police can only be established through an amendment to the 1999 Constitution.

Mar 5 โ€ข 14:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public Security Amendment: Agreement Removing Penal Age Reduction Proposal Paves the Way for Vote

A proposed amendment to Brazil's constitution regarding public security will no longer include a referendum on lowering the penal age from 18 to 16, allowing for an imminent vote in the Chamber of Deputies.

Mar 4 โ€ข 18:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

How the amendment to remove the authority designation from the CPCCS will be processed

The Ecuadorian Constitutional Court has confirmed President Daniel Noboa's proposal to amend the constitution, removing the authority to appoint officials from the CPCCS, which will proceed to a constitutional review before heading to a public vote.

Mar 4 โ€ข 01:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

When will the postal voting for expatriates be voted on in Parliament because 200 votes are required

Greece's Parliament is set to discuss postal voting for expatriates, a constitutional amendment that could allow significant participation from Greeks abroad in future elections.

Feb 28 โ€ข 11:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

State police: Constitutional amendment must prevent governorsโ€™ abuse, Tinubu tells Representatives

President Bola Tinubu has urged the House of Representatives to amend the Constitution to establish state police, ensuring safeguards against potential abuses by governors.

Feb 27 โ€ข 22:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Motta expects to vote on 6x1 scale in May and compares proposal to end of slavery

The President of the Chamber, Hugo Motta, plans to bring a constitutional amendment to vote that would abolish the 6x1 work schedule, equating its implications to the end of slavery.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Tinubu urges senators to amend constitution for state police

President Bola Tinubu has called for constitutional amendments to establish State Police in Nigeria to better address security issues.

Feb 25 โ€ข 21:46 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabweans Abroad Dismiss Ziyambi's Claim That Diaspora Voting Depends On Constitutional Amendment

The Zimbabwe Diaspora Vote Initiative refutes Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi's assertion that constitutional amendments are necessary for diaspora voting, claiming the right is already guaranteed under the Constitution.

Feb 24 โ€ข 05:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Deputy from Novo files PEC that includes ethics code for STF in the Constitution

Adriana Ventura, a deputy from the Novo party, has proposed a constitutional amendment in Brazil to establish an ethics code for members of the Supreme Federal Court (STF).

Feb 12 โ€ข 16:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Motta sends PEC that ends the 6x1 schedule to the CCJ and says that, later, the text will be debated in a special committee

President of the Chamber, Hugo Motta, has announced the submission of a constitutional amendment to abolish the 6x1 work schedule for the Commission of Constitution and Justice, with plans for further debate in a special committee.

Feb 9 โ€ข 15:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Reasons Why Representative Jang Dong-hyuk Should Actively Pursue Constitutional Amendment

The article argues for the necessity of constitutional amendments in South Korea, emphasizing the impact of political polarization and the demands for power redistribution.

Feb 8 โ€ข 00:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Vannacci Case, the League Wants the 'Anti-Traitors' Law: Proposal to Amend the Constitution

The Italian political party Lega proposes a constitutional amendment termed 'anti-traitors' in response to internal tensions following the Vannacci case.

Feb 7 โ€ข 10:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Constitution Article 9 Amendment, Some Opposition Parties Also Agree - Focus on Constitutional Amendment Forces Exceeding Two-Thirds

The upcoming House of Representatives election in Japan will spotlight whether pro-amendment forces can secure more than two-thirds of seats, crucial for advancing discussions on amending Article 9 of the Constitution, which the ruling party is strongly advocating for.

Feb 5 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Senate to hike FGโ€™s share of federation revenue

The Senate has initiated a constitutional amendment to boost the Federal Government's share of revenue from the Federation Account, citing the inadequacy of the current allocation formula and ongoing discussions about fiscal federalism.

Feb 4 โ€ข 09:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

The 'instrumentalization' of the Constitution in the electoral millstones

The article discusses Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis's announcement of a national dialogue for constitutional amendment, emphasizing the need for consensus in the face of political toxicity.

Feb 4 โ€ข 03:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

When Black Americans Gained the Right to Vote, the 15th Amendment Was Added to the US Constitution

The article discusses the historical context surrounding the ratification of the 15th Amendment in February 1869, which granted voting rights to Black Americans following the Civil War, while highlighting the political challenges they faced as former slaves seeking equality.

Feb 3 โ€ข 11:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Step by step constitutional amendment: What is decided now and what after the elections - The case of the 'one-day' Parliament

The article discusses the two-phase system of constitutional amendments in Greece, detailing decisions made before and after elections, especially in the context of forming a government or heading to second elections.

Feb 2 โ€ข 16:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Doudonis on Constitutional Amendment: 'Pasok will approach from its own starting point'

Panagiotis Doudonis expressed PASOK's stance on the constitutional amendment process, emphasizing their institutional approach and respect for the Constitution.

Feb 2 โ€ข 10:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
National & Local

Greens plan constitutional amendment: root canal treatment with pain

The Greens party is reforming its constitution due to membership growth, sparking concerns among active members about the impact on grassroots democracy.

Feb 1 โ€ข 19:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
National & Local

The Confederation Wants Children's Participation in Hunting. 'Only Poland Bans This'

A draft amendment to hunting law in Poland is under public consultation, igniting debate between hunting advocates who argue that the ban on child participation violates the Constitution, and opponents who fear exposing children to the violent reality of animal killing.

Jan 14 โ€ข 19:30 UTC

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