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🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

President vs. Government on KRS, and Poles Want Consensus. Latest Survey

The Polish President has vetoed a proposed amendment to the law on the National Council of the Judiciary (KRS), as the Sejm has voted to restore constitutional standards for the election of KRS members.

Feb 28 • 08:06 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The state wants to legalize the restraint of dangerous patients in three ways

The Estonian government is planning to introduce a legislative amendment that would allow for the restraint of dangerous patients outside hospital psychiatric departments in three different methods.

Feb 27 • 07:35 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Condition Instead of Prison. The Government's Amendment Has Already Helped People Close to Fico

A government amendment in Czechia has led to the release of individuals connected to former Prime Minister Robert Fico, sparking discussions about justice reform.

Feb 24 • 15:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Government Maintains 'Prosecutor General' Title; Publishes Amendment Bill for Consolidated Serious Crime Investigation Agency

The South Korean government has unveiled an amendment bill that consolidates the Serious Crime Investigation Agency while retaining the title 'Prosecutor General' for its head.

Feb 24 • 05:30 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
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Constitutional Committee Gives Green Light to the Amendment of the Conscription Act

The Constitutional Committee of Finland supports the government's proposal to amend the Conscription Act, stating that there are no constitutional obstacles to the changes.

Feb 20 • 10:53 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The State Wants to Create a Direct Link to Traffic Data for Traffic Applications

The Estonian government is proposing an amendment to the traffic law that would allow traffic data to be directly accessible to smartphone traffic applications.

Feb 20 • 09:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The government proposes a ban for 17-year-olds

The Finnish government aims to prohibit 17-year-olds from driving cars during nighttime hours as part of a proposed amendment to traffic laws.

Feb 19 • 12:37 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Beyond e-transmission of election results

The Nigerian government has signed into law an amendment allowing for both electronic and manual transmission of election results, raising concerns about its potential for fraud and manipulation.

Feb 19 • 03:04 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Extension, the tax credit for paper for publishers is canceled

A bipartisan amendment related to the tax credit for publishers has been restructured, leading to its cancellation in government proposals.

Feb 18 • 16:22 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Anti-obstruction amendment. A misguided attempt to calm the Chamber

The article discusses the challenges faced by the Czech government regarding the anti-obstruction amendment intended to improve legislative processes.

Feb 18 • 14:20 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Major changes in income tax law, government informs SC

The Indian government has informed the Supreme Court about ongoing amendments to Section 150 of the Income Tax Act, which will affect thousands of pending assessment cases.

Feb 17 • 11:26 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Payment of licenses: cross accusations and bewilderment in the Government due to a last-minute change in labor reform

The Argentine government faces confusion and accusations regarding a last-minute amendment to labor reform that alters payment for sick leave.

Feb 13 • 22:44 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The technical amendment to the banking law is a farce. MPs brazenly violate the principles of law adoption

The amendment to the banking law in Slovakia has been criticized for including numerous unrelated changes, which are being approved in violation of parliamentary rules.

Feb 12 • 18:35 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Collective Agreements: PASOK Submitted an Amendment - What It States

The political party PASOK has proposed changes to a labor bill concerning collective agreements, expressing disagreement with the Greek government's neoliberal policies.

Feb 12 • 06:23 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
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Wide digital debate in Egypt regarding the new ministerial amendment

A wide digital debate has erupted in Egypt concerning the new ministerial amendment approved by the Egyptian House of Representatives.

Feb 11 • 05:09 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Analysis of the General Prosecutor's Office / The government speaks of fighting tax fraud, while the criminal amendment has significantly relaxed rules

A recent analysis by the General Prosecutor's Office reveals that a revision of the criminal code has made tax fraud easier and resulted in lower tax revenues than anticipated by the Slovak government.

Feb 10 • 15:46 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
🇬🇷 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
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Ghislaine Maxwell pleads Fifth Amendment, dodges questions in House Oversight Epstein probe

Ghislaine Maxwell invoked her Fifth Amendment rights during a House Oversight Committee deposition regarding the federal government's handling of Jeffrey Epstein's case.

Feb 9 • 15:15 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Will there be a new medical profession? The ministry's plans raise opposition

Poland's Ministry of Health is preparing a draft amendment to the law on certain medical professions concerning speech therapists, which faces pushback from the professional community.

Feb 9 • 09:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Secured 'Seats for Constitutional Amendment'" Says Takaiuchi, "I Wanted to Be Judged by the People"

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaiuchi confirmed significant electoral success and expressed a desire for accountability regarding his government’s economic policies.

Feb 8 • 14:25 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The government supports the proposal to obligate courts to provide information to child rights defenders

The Lithuanian government has approved a proposed amendment to the Criminal Procedure Code that would require courts to provide information to child rights defenders about convictions related to child abuse cases.

Feb 8 • 14:15 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

The game of power

The article discusses the complexities surrounding Greece's constitutional amendment process and its implications for government formation.

Feb 7 • 09:30 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Newsfilter: Fico Opens Another Front and Bet on Total War Against Žilinka

Robert Fico reacted mildly to General Prosecutor Maroš Žilinka's press conference criticizing the Criminal Code amendment, calling it a politically motivated attack on the government and Slovakia.

Feb 6 • 19:34 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Marinakis at the 'Briefing for Citizens': The four major changes in the upcoming constitutional amendment

The government spokesman discusses four significant changes in the forthcoming constitutional amendment and addresses questions related to worker security and current issues.

Feb 6 • 14:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government and rapporteur of the Public Safety PEC seek points of consensus to unlock the proposal

Representatives of the federal government and deputy Mendonça Filho have reached consensus that may help advance the Public Safety Constitutional Amendment in Congress.

Feb 6 • 07:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Preventing Misuse of Names Like Animal Protection Facilities... Promotion of Amendment to the Animal Protection Act

The South Korean government is working on amending the Animal Protection Act to prevent pet sales businesses from misleadingly using names associated with animal protection facilities, following concerns over consumer confusion.

Feb 6 • 05:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Labour MPs say they will vote down plan to limit Mandelson disclosures

Labour MPs are set to reject a government amendment aimed at restricting disclosures regarding Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador, with calls for a review by the intelligence and security committee.

Feb 4 • 14:03 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Senate to hike FG’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 • 09:58 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Statute of Limitations, Penalties, Reports and Corrections – The Government Adopted an Amendment to the Tax Code

The Polish government has approved changes to the tax code aimed at reducing bureaucracy and expediting processes for citizens and entrepreneurs, although some adjustments have raised concerns among taxpayers.

Feb 3 • 17:42 UTC
🇬🇷 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 • 16:46 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Crime & Justice

SNS faced resistance from Hlas and Žilinka: There is no reason for compromises with extremism, says the ruling party

The proposed amendment to the Penal Code aiming to reduce penalties for extremism is causing tension within the government coalition, with the Hlas party stating they will not support the changes proposed by SNS.

Jan 13 • 14:13 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Physiotherapists Opposed to Amendment of Wage Act. Threaten Protest

Physiotherapists in Poland are threatening to protest against a government proposal they believe will freeze wages and undermine the earnings of low-paid medical workers.

Jan 13 • 11:57 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Crime & Justice

The government amendment on informants is sought to be used by the Brhel family for their benefit. So far unsuccessfully

Oligarch Jozef Brhel's defenders are attempting to leverage a recent amendment to the Criminal Code that questions the testimonies of informants in an ongoing court case involving him.

Jan 12 • 16:53 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Sławomir Wikariak: The President trusts big tech, not the state

The article discusses the implications of the president's veto on the amendment to the electronic services act, highlighting the tension between government authority and Big Tech in content moderation decisions.

Jan 11 • 06:58 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

This is the report of the services on lobbying around the National Cybersecurity System. MPs are to learn about it

The article discusses the current status of the amendment to the national cybersecurity system law and events in the Polish Parliament concerning this amendment.

Jan 9 • 17:37 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

KSC: Year Instead of Half a Year. First, a Bipartisan Compromise, Then a Dispute Over a High-Risk Supplier

The Digitalization, Innovation and Modern Technologies Committee of the Polish Parliament continued discussions on a government amendment to the national cybersecurity system law, addressing bipartisan compromises and concerns over a particular high-risk supplier.

Jan 9 • 10:53 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Sports

The government wants better protection for female athletes after childbirth and referees

The proposed amendment to the sports law extends the scholarship period for national team female athletes after childbirth and increases the scholarship amount to address disparities in rights compared to employed women.

Jan 8 • 09:02 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

The government will discuss the amendment to the housing support law. The launch of support has been postponed from July to September

The government is set to discuss an amendment to the housing support law, delaying the implementation of support from July to September.

Jan 3 • 10:14 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Crime & Justice

Pellegrini contradicts himself with the criminal law amendment. Žilinka is also sending it to the Constitutional Court

Slovak President Peter Pellegrini has signed an amendment to the Criminal Code while attempting to distance himself from responsibility, stating that the government and parliamentary majority hold accountability for its content.

Dec 29 • 15:59 UTC

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