Rinkēvičs: The youth perspective is important for society's everyday life and strengthening Latvia as a whole
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs emphasized the importance of youth opinions in decision-making during a meeting with representatives of the Riga Student Council.
‘This case depicts the mechanism through which the Council for Participation was co-opted by individuals affiliated with a political party to accumulate power’, says Prosecutor in Liga2
Ecuador's Prosecutor's Office criticizes the Council for Participation for being co-opted by political affiliates aiming to centralize power.
Selection process advances for the main and alternate member of the Judiciary Council
The selection process for the primary and alternate member of the Judiciary Council of Ecuador is proceeding with the nomination of candidates from the National Court of Justice.
Liga2 Case: Prosecutor identifies direct authors of the crime of illicit association as Augusto Verduga, Andrés Arauz, and five others being processed
The Prosecutor's Office in Ecuador has identified Augusto Verduga and Andrés Arauz as direct perpetrators of illicit association in the Liga2 case, which is under legal scrutiny for involvement of former members from the Council for Citizen Participation and Social Control.
Orpo: Finland must be involved in discussions on securing maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo emphasizes the need for Finland to consider participation in securing maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz during a press event ahead of the European Council meeting in Brussels.
Parliamentarians will discuss a Constitutional amendment to allow 16-year-olds to elect mayors and council members
A proposed amendment in Lithuania aims to lower the voting age for municipal elections to 16, fostering youth engagement in politics despite criticism regarding legal maturity and constitutional stability.
Concerned Oslo City Council Takes Up Parental Accountability: - Lower Your Ambitions
Oslo's sports councilor calls for parents to temper their ambitions for children's sports participation, emphasizing fun over pressure.
President of the Judiciary Council and his alternate will be elected from a single shortlist
A single process for the appointment of the principal and alternate members of the Judiciary Council in Ecuador was approved by a majority vote of the Citizen Participation and Social Control Council.
From the shortlist led by Mercedes Caicedo, the president and alternate member of the Judiciary Council will be elected
A new president and an alternate member for the Judiciary Council of Ecuador will be selected from a shortlist proposed by the National Court of Justice.
More than $102 million estimated to be spent on preparing for the sectional elections and the members of Citizen Participation on February 14, 2027
Ecuador's National Electoral Council has approved a budget of over $102 million for the upcoming sectional elections scheduled for February 14, 2027.
The Riga City Council calls for the cancellation of Russia's participation in the Venice Biennale
The Riga City Council urges the organizers of the Venice Biennale to cancel Russia's participation until it withdraws from Ukraine.
Participation Council closes registrations for General Prosecutor contest with 74 candidates
The deadline for applications for the position of General Prosecutor of the State was closed by the Citizen Participation and Social Control Council, featuring 74 candidates on the provisional list.
The Participation Council Has Not Yet Activated the Mechanism to Replace Mario Godoy in the Judiciary
The Participation Council of Ecuador is delaying the selection of a replacement for Mario Godoy as president of the Judiciary Council following his resignation and subsequent political trial leading to his removal.
Partial Renewal of the National Electoral Council: Commission will repeat request to universities to send professors to prepare the exams
The Citizens' Commission overseeing the partial renewal of Ecuador's National Electoral Council is set to repeat its request for universities to nominate professors to prepare written and oral exams for candidates.
Uncertain draw, safe exit: an instruction manual will define how the members who will leave the National Electoral Council will be chosen in 2026
An instruction manual will determine how the draw for selecting two main and substitute members to leave Ecuador's National Electoral Council in 2026 will be conducted.
FCT poll: Real Nigerians have spoken, Keyamo dismisses critics
Festus Keyamo, Nigeria's Minister of Aviation, commended residents of the Federal Capital Territory for their participation in area council elections while criticizing those who claim to represent national opinions without a mandate.
Judiciary asks the Citizen Participation Council to 'activate' the mechanism to select Mario Godoy's replacement
The Judiciary in Ecuador is urging the Citizen Participation Council to initiate the process for selecting a new president following the resignation of Mario Godoy due to political censure.
Thessaloniki: 23,000 signatures collected for the referendum regarding the TIF
23,000 signatures have been collected from citizens of Thessaloniki for a referendum on the TIF, with collection efforts continuing to submit the request to the City Council.
President of the National Court expects the Participation Council to have more 'diligence and rigor' in the selection process of the new substitute member for the Judiciary
The interim president of the National Court of Justice in Ecuador urges the Participation Council to ensure a more meticulous selection process for the new substitute member of the Judiciary following the resignation of the previous member.
K. Budrys: The EU should seek a unified position on D. Trump's Peace Council
K. Budrys stressed the need for the EU to present a unified stance on participation in the Peace Council led by Donald Trump to address the situation in Gaza.
Tajani: Our absence from the Peace Council for Gaza would mean canceling the work we did from the very beginning
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani emphasizes the importance of Italy's participation as an observer in the upcoming Peace Council for Gaza, highlighting its constitutional commitment to peace.
Antonis Samaras: Greece Should Have Joined Trump's Peace Council from the Start
Former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras criticized Greece's foreign policy direction and advocated for early participation in Trump's Peace Council during a meeting with President Kostas Tasoulas.
Judge Mercedes Caicedo: ‘I am here due to a career built with honest work’
National Judge Mercedes Caicedo publicly addressed criticisms and attacks on February 14, asserting her commitment to justice as she is nominated for a key position in the Judiciary Council of Ecuador.
Peace Council Led by the U.S. to Provide $5 Billion for Gaza Participation
The U.S.-led Peace Council has announced a contribution of over $5 billion for humanitarian aid and reconstruction efforts in Gaza, as revealed by President Trump on social media.
CNE approved the start of the electoral period for the 2027 sectional elections
The National Electoral Council (CNE) of Ecuador has unanimously approved the start of the electoral period for the sectional elections and the election of councilors for the Citizen Participation and Social Control Council (CPCCS) in 2027.
Participation Council accelerates the selection of Godoy's alternate member but has not yet established a citizen oversight body
The Ecuadorian Participation Council is progressing with the selection of an alternate member for Mario Godoy's position despite the absence of a citizen oversight committee.
A Tough Nut to Crack: One Court's Clarification Was Not Enough for the Neringa Council Member
The Lithuanian appellate court ruled that council member Laurynas Vainutis committed fraud over a three-year period, but a subsequent participation in council meetings raised questions about compliance with legal prohibitions.
Poland Will Not Join Trump's Peace Council for Now
Poland has decided not to join the Peace Council led by Trump due to doubts about its structure, but the possibility remains open for future participation.
CAL inadmissible third request for political trial from correísmo against six members of the CPCCS
The Legislative Administration Council (CAL) in Ecuador rejected the third political trial request against six members of the Citizen Participation and Social Control Council (CPCCS) by the Revolución Ciudadana party.
Judiciary Council removes Alexandra Villacís as substitute vocal and asks for a replacement for Mario Godoy
The Judiciary Council of Ecuador has requested the Citizens Participation and Social Control Council to initiate the designation process for a new substitute vocal following the removal of Alexandra Villacís due to public service ineligibility.
Larijani goes to Muscat and Khamenei calls for marches while parliament insists on missiles
Ali Larijani, head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, is set to visit Muscat, Oman, to discuss regional developments and bilateral cooperation, while Supreme Leader Khamenei calls for public participation in national marches.
Trump invites leaders to the inaugural meeting of his 'Peace Council'
Trump is hosting an inaugural meeting for his 'Peace Council' on February 19, with mixed responses from various countries regarding participation.
USA: The first leaders' meeting of the 'Peace Council' on February 19
The first leaders' meeting of the 'Peace Council', established by Donald Trump, is scheduled for February 19, with participation confirmed from Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Citizen Participation Council offers to renew two electoral vocal representatives in May, while candidacies for the 2027 sectional elections are being prepared
The Citizen Participation Council of Ecuador plans to conduct a public contest in May 2026 to renew two key electoral representatives ahead of the sectional elections set for February 2027.
"Peace Council" for Gaza: Viktor Orban announces an invitation to Washington
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban confirmed his participation in the inaugural meeting of the 'Peace Council' initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Approved SIF priorities for 2026
The Council of the Society Integration Foundation (SIF) has approved its priorities for the year, including the enhancement of Latvian language education, promoting civic participation, supporting social innovations, and providing assistance to families, with plans to involve at least 3000 Ukrainian civilians in Latvian language learning.
The government boasts about some "Youth Council of the Republic of Croatia". It is led by the head of the HDZ youth.
The new Youth Council of the Republic of Croatia, aimed at representing the interests of young people, was presented today, with the leadership elected and officials discussing its importance as a mechanism for youth participation in public policy formation.
Prohibition of participation for convicts, preventive detention, and knife ban for minors: draft security decree
The draft security decree includes measures such as barring convicts from public gatherings, preventive detention, and banning knives for minors, which will be reviewed by the Council of Ministers.
The military council in Guinea-Bissau announces the formation of a transitional government with the participation of the opposition
The military council in Guinea-Bissau has announced the formation of an inclusive transitional government aimed at involving opposition forces amidst pressure for a swift return to civilian rule from the regional bloc ECOWAS.
Palestinian President Announces Direct Elections for the National Council for the First Time
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has issued a decree for direct elections to the National Council, aiming for widespread participation of Palestinians both within and outside the territories.
SYRIZA: Famellos dismissed Nina Kasimati from the Council of Europe after the reception of the frigate 'Kimón'
The leader of SYRIZA, Sokratis Famellos, has dismissed Nina Kasimati from the Council of Europe after her participation in the reception of the frigate 'Kimón' and her support for defense spending in the budget.