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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'Public officials are not here to interpret the law, we are here to enforce it,' says Deputy Minister of Sports about Francisco Egas's registration as president of the FEF

Roberto Ibáñez, Ecuador's Deputy Minister of Sports, addressed the electoral situation of the Ecuadorian Football Federation, where Francisco Egas was re-elected despite legal limitations on consecutive terms.

Mar 22 • 13:33 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Agege LG boss Obasa elected YELO W’Africa president

Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa, the Chairman of Agege Local Government Area in Nigeria, has been elected as the President of the Young Elected Local Officials Network in West Africa.

Mar 19 • 11:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos LG chair urges youth inclusion in governance

The Chairman of Agege Local Government, Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa, emphasized the vital role of youth in governance during the Young Elected Local Officials Network Summit in Lagos.

Mar 19 • 01:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

In Chalon-sur-Saône, the new LFI elected officials approach the courts to allow female municipal advisors to wear the veil

Newly elected LFI officials in Chalon-sur-Saône are seeking legal intervention to amend a municipal regulation preventing female advisors from wearing religious veils.

Mar 18 • 11:26 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Natalia Aspesi: a No to defend the Constitution

The article presents an argument for voting 'No' on a constitutional referendum in Italy, citing the inability of elected officials to reach consensus as a key reason.

Mar 12 • 07:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Doing nothing for 4330 euros a month? These deputies can

The article discusses the salary of Latvian Saeima deputies and highlights the inactivity of some elected officials.

Mar 11 • 22:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Gaspard Kœnig and Maxime Guilmin: "No matter how we call elected officials 'Mr. Mayor,' the central state always looks down on them"

In an interview, philosopher Gaspard Kœnig and the mayor of Montsecret-Clairefougère, Maxime Guilmin, discuss the challenges local elected officials face from an overpowering central government, as highlighted in Kœnig's novel "Aqua."

Mar 8 • 12:18 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

INEC presents certificates of return to AMAC chairman, other FCT winners

The Independent National Electoral Commission presented certificates of return to the re-elected chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council and other elected officials after the February 21 elections.

Mar 4 • 14:39 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

More leaders, fewer elected officials. How the new electoral law will transform the campaign for the Political Elections

Italy's new electoral law introduces significant changes that could shape the upcoming political campaign by distorting representation and eliminating constituencies.

Mar 2 • 07:38 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor. Who in the world can you trust?

The letter discusses concerns about corruption and trust regarding elected officials and their connections to private entities.

Feb 27 • 14:21 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Marinakis: What he said about Dendias and his response to the doctors' confrontation - Georgiadis

Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis attempted to moderate the criticism directed at Minister Nikos Dendias, emphasizing the role of elected officials in party events while addressing recent political tensions.

Feb 24 • 11:37 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Elected officials from Hauts-de-France urge Emmanuel Macron to prevent layoffs at struggling glass manufacturer Arc

Elected officials from the Hauts-de-France region have called on Emmanuel Macron to prevent significant layoffs at the bankrupt glass manufacturer Arc.

Feb 24 • 06:24 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Washington imposes visa restrictions on Chilean officials... What is China's relationship?

The U.S. has imposed visa restrictions on three Chilean officials amid rising tensions with the outgoing government, prior to the inauguration of the newly elected right-wing president.

Feb 21 • 05:17 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Marches for Quentin: Jordan Bardella's Political Caution

Jordan Bardella has advised that no elected officials from his nationalist party should participate in marches organized across the country following the death of Quentin Deranqu.

Feb 20 • 18:20 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Far-right AFD shaken by scandal – elected officials hired their relatives

The far-right German party AFD is embroiled in a nepotism scandal involving elected officials hiring relatives, undermining their anti-establishment stance.

Feb 17 • 10:47 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Death of Quentin Deranque in Lyon: Should elected officials be banned from giving conferences at universities?

Quentin Deranque, a 23-year-old nationalist, was killed during a conference in Lyon, triggering a debate on whether elected officials should be allowed to speak at universities.

Feb 17 • 09:36 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Tariq Rahman takes oath as Prime Minister of Bangladesh

Tariq Rahman was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh today, marking the first elected officials since the violent uprising in 2024.

Feb 17 • 05:08 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Assault on Quentin in Lyon: Alice Cordier denounces 'the responsibility of elected officials who incite antifascist militants'

Alice Cordier criticizes elected officials for inciting violence following the death of nationalist activist Quentin D. who was attacked during a protest in Lyon.

Feb 14 • 18:14 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

For elected officials guilty of 'antisemitic and racist acts and remarks', Emmanuel Macron wants a 'mandatory ineligibility sentence'

Emmanuel Macron has called for mandatory ineligibility penalties for elected officials found guilty of antisemitic and racist acts, highlighting the growing issue of antisemitism in French society.

Feb 13 • 11:47 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

United States: An American citizen jury refuses to indict six Democratic elected officials

A jury in the United States has declined to indict six Democratic lawmakers, a decision that represents a significant setback for the Republican administration.

Feb 11 • 11:29 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Clothing, meal expenses, hairdressers... These new avenues to better regulate the representation expenses of elected officials

The French Observatory of Public Ethics has issued recommendations to enhance regulations on the representation expenses of elected officials amidst growing controversies.

Feb 10 • 05:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Parliamentary Spendthrifts IV: Not All Elected Officials Squandered Parliamentary Funds

A recent review highlights the top spenders in the Lithuanian Parliament, emphasizing members from the ruling Social Democratic Party and their significant expenses on car rentals and souvenirs for voters.

Feb 6 • 07:05 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

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.

Feb 5 • 16:39 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The Andalusian Prosecutor's Office does not see a crime in the actions of two former Health Councilors in the breast cancer screening

The Andalusian Prosecutor's Office has shelved complaints regarding breast cancer screening, finding no criminal indications against the elected officials, and has forwarded the cases to various provincial prosecutors for further, separate investigation due to differing circumstances in the complaints.

Feb 3 • 11:32 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Minneapolis teachers union chief admits elected officials in anti-ICE Signal chats

The head of the Minneapolis teachers union disclosed that elected officials participate in anti-ICE discussions within Signal chat groups.

Feb 2 • 16:12 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

New agreement to strengthen protection of elected officials and their families

The Danish government, along with several political parties, has announced new initiatives to enhance the protection of elected officials and their families during election campaigns.

Feb 2 • 14:43 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Netanyahu: There are those who think they are above the people, saying to the Knesset and the government - 'Who are you?'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized individuals who act as if they are above the public, stating that silencing elected officials threatens democracy and called for a return to balance in the democratic process.

Feb 2 • 14:31 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Eight initiatives will protect politicians and their relatives

A broad majority in the Danish Parliament has reached an agreement on eight initiatives aimed at strengthening the protection of elected officials, public employees, and their families.

Feb 2 • 13:57 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Noem condemns alleged attack on ICE agents stuck in snow in Minneapolis as 'act of domestic terrorism'

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem criticized a violent incident involving ICE agents in Minneapolis, asserting that it should be denounced by all elected officials.

Jan 7 • 20:06 UTC
🇺🇸 NPR
World

Here's a partial list of U.S. elected officials opposing Trump's invasion of Venezuela

The article discusses the opposition from various U.S. elected officials across the political spectrum to President Trump's plans to invade Venezuela and depose President Nicolás Maduro.

Jan 4 • 15:56 UTC

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