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🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The government buried its unsuccessful law with an amendment to the grave law (events of the week)

This week, the Slovak Ministry of Labor allocated 10 million euros, with a substantial portion going to a non-profit associated with the district leader of Hlas party, despite questions about their experience in social innovations.

Mar 20 • 13:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The Protection of Domestic Peace is a Subject of Controversy - A Member of Parliament Warns Against Arbitrary Actions

A proposed constitutional amendment to expand police powers is facing criticism in the Finnish Parliament, highlighting concerns about civil liberties and the necessity of such changes.

Mar 18 • 13:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Illa withdraws his Budgets due to ERC's refusal to approve them

The Catalan government led by Salvador Illa has withdrawn its budget plans after failing to persuade ERC to withdraw a critical amendment.

Mar 18 • 07:52 UTC
🇰🇷 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 • 10:00 UTC
🇰🇷 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 • 02:22 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Gedra Does Not Give Up the War Against NGOs / After Failing in Court, Coordinated State Controls and Artificial Intelligence Will Be Deployed

Juraj Gedra, head of the government office, outlined a new strategy for increased state control over NGOs in Slovakia following a court defeat for a coalition amendment aimed at regulating them.

Mar 12 • 16:21 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Sask. government creates exemptions for Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program

Saskatchewan's government has enacted a new amendment to allow gun owners to keep prohibited firearms as part of the federal Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program.

Mar 12 • 16:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Bomb agenda for government, PEC of community agents advances in the Senate

The Senate President announces the advancement of a constitutional amendment easing retirement rules for community health workers, raising concerns about its financial implications for government budgets.

Mar 11 • 17:27 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Amendment on Social Enterprises / Government Claims It Wants to Prevent Fraud, Critics Say It Will Harm People with Disabilities

The Slovak government's proposed amendment on social enterprises aims to reduce fraud but is criticized for potentially harming the employment prospects of people with disabilities.

Mar 11 • 12:52 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Increase in Resident Fees and Amendment of Immigration Law: The Financial Ministry's Intentions and Concerns of Foreign Residents in Japan

The Japanese government has approved a proposal to significantly raise fees associated with residency applications, amid growing concerns from foreign residents.

Mar 10 • 02:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

AI firm Anthropic sues US defense department over blacklisting

Anthropic has initiated lawsuits against the US Department of Defense, claiming that the government's labeling of the company as a 'supply chain risk' unlawfully infringes upon its First Amendment rights.

Mar 9 • 16:26 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Amendment to Personal Information Protection Law: Is There Enough Consideration for Risks in Creating Statistics and AI Development Without Consent?

The Japanese government is proposing amendments to the Personal Information Protection Law that could reduce the requirement for consent when creating statistical data and developing AI models, raising concerns about potential risks to personal rights and privacy.

Mar 7 • 07:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Kotka: Officials Need Better Motivation to Generate Great Ideas

An amendment to Estonia's public service law proposes significant bonuses for teams that successfully implement initiatives that greatly benefit the state, aiming to encourage innovation among public servants.

Mar 7 • 07:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Kaikkonen criticizes the government – the discussion immediately escalated

Antti Kaikkonen criticizes Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's government for its handling of the nuclear energy law amendment, leading to a heated debate.

Mar 6 • 12:27 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Amendment to the law creates the possibility of paying an official a bonus of 50,000 euros

The Estonian government has approved an amendment to the Public Service Act, allowing bonuses of up to 50,000 euros for officials whose work yields significant benefits for society or substantial cost savings.

Mar 5 • 11:57 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Understand what the Security PEC approved in the Chamber provides

A proposed constitutional amendment regarding security was recently approved by the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies, allocating resources from bets and the social fund for financing in this area.

Mar 5 • 00:37 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government and Congress reach agreement and remove age of majority reduction from the security amendment proposal

The Brazilian government and Congress have agreed to proceed with the security amendment proposal without including a referendum on the age of penal majority.

Mar 4 • 17:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

ERC maintains pressure on Illa and presents a complete amendment to its budgets

ERC has registered a complete amendment to the budgets presented by the Catalan Government, responding to the challenge posed by Socialist Salvador Illa.

Mar 3 • 10:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

ERC increases pressure on Illa by registering the total amendment to the Budget

Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya (ERC) has registered a total amendment to the Generalitat's budget, escalating their conflict with Salvador Illa's government.

Mar 3 • 09:36 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The government will change the VAT law, but companies can deduct tax faster without waiting for the amendment

Poland's Finance Ministry plans to amend VAT regulations following a European Court ruling, allowing businesses to expedite tax deductions.

Mar 3 • 03:52 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

LPS calls to shorten the officials' 'cooling-off period' to one year

The Latvian Association of Local Governments proposes a law amendment to reduce the work restriction period for officials from two years to one year after leaving their position.

Mar 1 • 12:15 UTC
🇵🇱 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

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