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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public Security PEC: special committee and plenary vote on the text this Wednesday; see what the proposal states

A special committee in Brazil's Chamber of Deputies is set to vote on a Public Security Constitutional Amendment Proposal (PEC) that aims to reformulate the approach to organized crime and increase federal involvement in public security.

Mar 4 • 07:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public security: Chamber debates lowering the age of criminal responsibility; see the list of countries that have already adopted it and the analysis of experts

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies is set to vote on a proposal to reduce the age of criminal responsibility from 18 to 16 as part of a constitutional amendment focused on public security.

Mar 4 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Reduction of the age of criminal responsibility becomes the main battle in the Public Security PEC, in a new wear for Lula

The proposed reduction of the age of criminal responsibility has emerged as a central issue in the Public Security constitutional amendment, posing a challenge to President Lula's administration.

Mar 4 • 03:02 UTC
🇪🇨 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 • 01:35 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Constitutional Court declares that the proposal for the Assembly to appoint authorities proceeds via amendment

The Constitutional Court of Ecuador has ruled that President Daniel Noboa's proposal to transfer the authority of appointing officials from the CPCCS to the National Assembly is valid through a constitutional amendment.

Mar 3 • 20:55 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabwe: Madhuku Tears Into 'Meaningless' Constitutional Consultations

Professor Lovemore Madhuku has condemned the public consultation process regarding Constitutional Amendment No. 3, labeling it as ineffective and excluding the majority of Zimbabweans.

Mar 3 • 12:18 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Flávio presents a Constitutional Amendment to end presidential re-election with support from 30 right-wing senators

Senator Flávio Bolsonaro has submitted a constitutional amendment proposal to eliminate the possibility of re-election for the presidency, securing support from 30 right-wing senators.

Mar 2 • 21:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'I will not remove it from the text,' says the rapporteur of the Public Security PEC about reducing the age of criminal responsibility

The rapporteur of the Public Security Constitutional Amendment Proposal in Brazil's Chamber of Deputies insists on maintaining the proposal to reduce the age of criminal responsibility from 18 to 16 years.

Mar 2 • 15:07 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Historic Relief in California: The Plan for Homeowners Over 60 to Stop Paying Taxes

California has proposed a constitutional amendment to exempt property taxes for residents over 60, pending voter approval.

Mar 2 • 13:29 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabwe: Police Accused of Watching As Prof Madhuku, NCA Members Were Attacked for Opposing Constitutional Amendment

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.

Mar 2 • 10:29 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

5 VIRGINIA CONGRESSMEN: Democrats are rejecting voters to gerrymander our state

Virginia Congressmen accuse Democrats of undermining a constitutional amendment that established an independent redistricting commission to combat gerrymandering.

Mar 2 • 10:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Gateway to Constitutional Amendment’ Citizens' Voting Law Passes with Majority Support... Legislative Void Resolved After 11 Years

A newly revised Citizens' Voting Law that ensures the voting rights of overseas citizens passed the National Assembly, finally resolving a legislative gap that has lasted over 11 years after a Constitutional Court ruling.

Mar 1 • 12:15 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The fake news of Nordio about Vassalli favoring separate careers

The article critiques Justice Minister Nordio's claims regarding the constitutional amendment and its connection to Giuliano Vassalli's reforms from 1989.

Mar 1 • 00:00 UTC
🇬🇷 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 • 11:17 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Tinubu to Reps: Guard against abuse in state police plan

President Bola Tinubu urged the Nigerian House of Representatives to include safeguards against abuse in the proposed constitutional amendment for the creation of state police.

Feb 28 • 00:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

State police: Constitutional amendment must prevent governors’ 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 • 22:36 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Podcast analyzes debate on ending the 6x1 work schedule, with political and lobby disputes

The President of the Chamber of Deputies, Hugo Motta, is pushing for a constitutional amendment to end the 6x1 work schedule, amid political tensions and lobbying efforts against the measure.

Feb 27 • 08:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How does the approved 40-hour workweek in Mexico compare with the rest of Latin America? (and why Argentina is a separate case)

The Mexican Congress has approved a constitutional amendment to gradually reduce the workweek from 48 to 40 hours by 2030, igniting a regional debate on labor hours in Latin America.

Feb 27 • 00:07 UTC
🇧🇷 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 • 15:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Republicans President says he warned Motta against ending the 6x1: 'Too much leisure is harmful'

Marcos Pereira, the President of the Republicans, expressed concerns to Chamber President Hugo Motta about a constitutional amendment that would abolish the 6x1 work schedule, arguing it would undermine Brazilian competitiveness.

Feb 26 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Coming Soon: STF judges the legality of additional payments for civil servants

The STF is set to review the legality of additional payments made to civil servants, amid discussions of a constitutional amendment allowing payments beyond salary caps.

Feb 25 • 17:40 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Detailed Report on House of Representatives Questions: Prime Minister Takai Takes Responsibility for Sudden Dissolution

During a session in the House of Representatives, Prime Minister Sanae Takai expressed regret over the sudden dissolution of the House, amid critical questioning from party leaders regarding various political issues.

Feb 24 • 10:30 UTC
🌍 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 • 05:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Motta will prioritize the amendment even if the government sends its own project about the end of the 6x1 schedule

Hugo Motta, president of the Chamber of Deputies in Brazil, announced that he will prioritize a constitutional amendment regarding the 6x1 work schedule, regardless of any project proposed by the government.

Feb 23 • 18:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Amendment to the National Referendum Act Advances to the Judicial Committee... The First Step for Constitutional Vote

The amendment procedure for the National Referendum Act, a prerequisite for constitutional reform, gained momentum in the National Assembly on the 23rd, raising prospects for a vote before the ongoing February session ends.

Feb 23 • 13:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Reporter of the Security PEC studies limiting sentence progression for those convicted of femicide

Brazilian Congressman Mendonça Filho is considering limiting or eliminating the sentence progression rights for individuals convicted of femicide as part of a constitutional amendment proposal.

Feb 23 • 11:16 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] Amendment to the National Referendum Act Passes the Ministry of the Interior and Safety Committee... Allows for Constitutional Amendments Voting

An amendment to the National Referendum Act that allows for voting on constitutional amendments has passed the South Korean National Assembly's Ministry of the Interior and Safety Committee.

Feb 23 • 02:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Motta says that the rapporteur for the 6x1 scale in the CCJ will be appointed at the beginning of the week

Hugo Motta, president of the Chamber of Deputies in Brazil, announced that a rapporteur for the proposed constitutional amendment on work hours will be appointed early this week.

Feb 22 • 23:11 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Former Member of Parliament: Election Rumors Shift Focus from Politics to Timing. It Is Time for a Constitutional Amendment

The article discusses how election speculation in Denmark has begun to overshadow actual political discourse, highlighting calls for changes within the constitutional electoral process.

Feb 19 • 00:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Prime Minister Takaichi Shows Ambition for Constitutional Amendment: Attitude Toward Discussions in a "One-Strong National Assembly" is Questioned

Prime Minister Takaichi expressed her intent to push for constitutional amendments and highlighted the need for serious discussions in the National Assembly during her first press conference as the newly elected Prime Minister of Japan.

Feb 18 • 15:29 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabwe: War Vets Seek to Block 'Self Serving' Constitutional Amendment

Six war veterans in Zimbabwe are challenging a proposed constitutional amendment that they claim would extend the President's time in office and violate democratic principles.

Feb 17 • 04:55 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabwe: FORUS Warns of 'Assault On the Republic' As Term-Extension Bill Fuels Backlash

The opposition FORUS party in Zimbabwe warns that a proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill extending presidential terms threatens the nation's constitutional order and democracy.

Feb 16 • 14:26 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The Constitutional Amendment That the Market Needs

A recent discussion regarding constitutional amendments in Greece highlights the need to address economic barriers affecting growth and productivity.

Feb 16 • 09:42 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabwe: UZA Cries Foul Over 'Power-Grab' Constitutional Amendment

The United Zimbabwe Alliance (UZA) is opposing a proposed constitutional amendment that would extend presidential terms and transfer power from citizens to legislators.

Feb 16 • 08:24 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Concerns Already for Junya Ogawa, Leader of Centrist Reform Union? Local Councilors Find Constitutional Amendment Statements 'Unthinkable'

Local politicians express doubts over Junya Ogawa's capacity to regain voter trust after being elected as the leader of the Centrist Reform Union, especially following his remarks on constitutional amendments.

Feb 13 • 11:40 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Formation of the 'Rajya Sabha' in Bangladesh!

Bangladesh is set to establish a 'Rajya Sabha' as a significant shift in its political landscape following recent parliamentary elections and a referendum.

Feb 13 • 11:35 UTC
🇧🇷 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 • 16:19 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabwe: Constitutional Revolution - New Bill Proposes 7-Year Presidential Term

The Zimbabwean government has approved a new Constitutional Amendment Bill proposing to extend the presidential term from five to seven years and reform the electoral process.

Feb 11 • 06:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Chamber should vote in May on PEC that ends 6x1 shift, says Motta

The President of the Chamber of Deputies, Hugo Motta, announced that the vote on the constitutional amendment proposal (PEC) to end the 6x1 work shift is expected to occur in May.

Feb 10 • 14:21 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Taiwan and Constitutional Amendment: Two Controversial Issues Signal Rising Tensions Between China and Japan

Tensions between Beijing and Tokyo are escalating over Taiwan and Japan's constitutional amendments, raising concerns over regional stability.

Feb 10 • 10:49 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

K. Tsoukalas on Naftemporiki TV: 'PASOK's expansion is two-fold' - What he said about the government-Benizelos conflict

PASOK spokesperson Kostas Tsoukalas criticizes the government over its handling of a constitutional revision dispute involving former party president Evangelos Benizelos.

Feb 10 • 10:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

If there is a ceiling, why discuss exceptions?

The article discusses a recent decision by Minister Flávio Dino to suspend certain additional payments in Brazil's three branches of government due to a new constitutional amendment aimed at addressing excessive salaries in the public sector.

Feb 9 • 21:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Boulos says he will discuss the processing of the project to end the 6x1 work schedule with Motta to expedite the process

Minister Guilherme Boulos plans to meet with Chamber President Hugo Motta to discuss a proposed constitutional amendment regarding the work schedule.

Feb 9 • 20:45 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Confrontation between Evangelos Venizelos and the Government over the Amendment of Article 86

A conflict has emerged between former PASOK president Evangelos Venizelos and the New Democracy government regarding the constitutional amendment of Article 86, with Venizelos accusing the government of 'revisionist populism.'

Feb 9 • 17:58 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Motta announces initiation of the PEC that ends the 6x1 work schedule

The President of the Chamber of Deputies in Brazil, Hugo Motta, announced the forwarding of a constitutional amendment proposal aimed at abolishing the 6x1 work schedule.

Feb 9 • 16:06 UTC
🇧🇷 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 • 15:37 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Han Byung-do: The Golden Time for One-Point Constitutional Amendment on May 18 is at a Critical Point

Han Byung-do calls for urgent amendments to the National Referendum Act to enable a constitutional change recognizing the spirit of May 18.

Feb 9 • 01:34 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Prime Minister Takaichi, how to promote key policies: active fiscal measures, diplomacy, constitutional amendments... points to consider

Prime Minister Takaichi, having stabilized her administration after a decisive victory in the House of Representatives election, is now faced with the task of navigating key policy issues including the initial budget for the new fiscal year and diplomatic relations with the US and China.

Feb 9 • 00:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Riding the ‘Takaichi Wind’, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party secures ‘316 seats’ for constitutional amendment... “Historic Victory”

The ruling Liberal Democratic Party of Japan, led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, achieved a historic victory in the recent House of Representatives elections, securing over the needed 310 seats for constitutional amendment.

Feb 8 • 22:38 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Japan's General Election Certainty of the Ruling Party's Proposal for Constitutional Amendment Exceeds 310 Seats... A Stepping Stone for Constitutional Reform

Japan's ruling coalition is expected to secure over 310 seats in the recent House of Representatives election, which allows for the proposal of constitutional amendments.

Feb 8 • 14:25 UTC

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