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🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Reshuffling: Agresti-Roubache, Pégard, Berger... Who are the new entrants to the government?

The French government undergoes a reshuffle with the appointment of four new ministers including Catherine Pégard as the Minister of Culture.

Feb 26 • 17:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF resumes judgment on salary supplements for public servants

The STF returns to discuss and vote on the suspension of salary supplements for public servants in Brazil following hearings and reports by its ministers.

Feb 26 • 17:33 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Gleisi's Caravan Brings Together Lira and the Calheiros Family in Alagoas

A caravan of ministers from Lula's government will unite key political rivals in Alagoas as part of a series of events promoting federal programs ahead of the upcoming election.

Feb 25 • 18:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ministers of Regional Development and Acting Health Visit Areas Affected by Rains in Juiz de Fora

Brazilian ministers visit Juiz de Fora following severe flooding, discussing reconstruction funds and emergency health responses.

Feb 25 • 17:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Labour ministers explore ways of easing burden of plan 2 student loans

UK ministers are considering options to alleviate the financial strain of plan 2 student loans due to increased repayment pressures, with discussions about changing repayment thresholds and inflation rates.

Feb 25 • 16:48 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Debate of 'Rzeczpospolita' as the Beginning of a New Project (Photo Report)

The 'Rzeczpospolita' debate brought together leaders from major Polish firms and institutions, including government ministers.

Feb 25 • 14:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ministers confirm the sending of the National Force of the SUS and recognition of the state of emergency decree in Juiz de Fora

Federal ministers confirmed the deployment of the SUS National Force and recognized emergency decrees in Juiz de Fora, following severe flooding that caused fatalities and displacements.

Feb 24 • 22:49 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Government Prepares for the Legislative Assembly: National Broadcast, Requests to Ministers, and a Dinner in Olivos

The Argentine government is gearing up for the upcoming Legislative Assembly with preparations including a national broadcast and a dinner at Olivos.

Feb 24 • 22:18 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Fammelos: "The report of New Democracy is a deception towards the Greek people"

Sokratis Famellos, the president of SYRIZA, has called for a Preliminary Investigative Committee to examine potential criminal responsibilities of two former ministers, criticizing the New Democracy party's report as deceptive to the Greek people.

Feb 24 • 19:14 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Are ministers negotiating draft laws with the president?

The article discusses the recent challenges and dynamics in the Polish government's process of lawmaking, particularly related to energy legislation and the relationship between ministers and the president.

Feb 24 • 19:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Petteri Orpo mocked the Centre – ministers erupted in the stand

Prime Minister Petteri Orpo defended the government's employment policies in parliament while jokingly referencing former Centre Party Prime Minister Juha Sipilä.

Feb 24 • 16:49 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

PASOK's report on OPEKEPE: The goal of the Inquiry Committee is cover-up – Criminal responsibilities for Voridis and Avgenakis

The PASOK party claims that the Inquiry Committee was not used to seek the truth, but rather as a means for the New Democracy party to prevent legal scrutiny of its former ministers.

Feb 24 • 16:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Italian ministers accused of ‘serious blunder’ as police officer arrested for murder

An Italian police officer's arrest for the murder of a Moroccan man has led to accusations against the government of politicizing the incident.

Feb 24 • 14:03 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Diplomatic scandal: US ambassador ignores summons to French Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The US ambassador was summoned by France's Foreign Minister for an explanation regarding his absence from a scheduled meeting, which has now affected his ability to meet with French government ministers.

Feb 24 • 11:45 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Diplomatic Dispute: US Ambassador in France Barred from Meeting Government Ministers

The US ambassador to France has been prohibited from meeting with government ministers following diplomatic tensions stemming from comments made by the US Embassy regarding the death of a French far-right activist.

Feb 24 • 10:14 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
Crime & Justice

Ministers of the Weimar Triangle: 'Putin's plan has failed'

A British politician, Lord Peter Mandelson, has been arrested under allegations of abusing his position by sharing government secrets with Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 24 • 08:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Minister signals government won’t stop MPs voting to publish Andrew trade envoy documents – UK politics live

UK ministers indicate that the government will allow MPs to vote on releasing documents related to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's role as a trade envoy, following similar moves for Peter Mandelson's appointment.

Feb 24 • 08:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

France banned the US ambassador from direct contact with government ministers

The US Ambassador to France, Charles Kushner, has been prohibited from meeting with French government ministers due to his failure to attend a meeting with the French Foreign Minister.

Feb 24 • 01:45 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

France curtails US Ambassador Kushner's government access after he fails to obey summons

France has restricted US Ambassador Charles Kushner's access to French government ministers following his failure to attend a meeting regarding Trump's comments on a far-right activist's death.

Feb 23 • 19:28 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Approval of a Special Committee to Promote a Law Preventing the Supreme Court from Disqualifying Ministers and Aimed at Protecting Ben Gvir's Tenure

The Knesset committee approved the establishment of a special committee to advance legislation that restricts the Supreme Court's ability to review ministerial appointments, specifically aimed at protecting National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir from removal.

Feb 23 • 09:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Ministers lay out plans to reduce gap between poorest and most affluent pupils - UK politics live

The UK government is set to announce plans aimed at halving the educational attainment gap between the poorest and richest pupils in England.

Feb 22 • 09:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Ministers to set out plans to halve attainment gap in England’s schools

The UK government is set to unveil plans aimed at halving the attainment gap between disadvantaged pupils and their more affluent peers in English schools.

Feb 21 • 22:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Investigation at the Revenue Service Increases Distrust Between STF and Sectors of Lula's Government

Investigations by Brazil's Supreme Court against Revenue Service officials have heightened tensions and distrust between the court's ministers and sectors of President Lula's government.

Feb 21 • 15:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Government: the reshuffle expected by the middle of next week at best

The French government is likely to undergo a reshuffle in the middle of next week, with at least three ministers reportedly on their way out due to various reasons.

Feb 21 • 14:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Monitor Polski from February 20, 2026 (item 233)

The article discusses a resolution by the Council of Ministers in Poland regarding the establishment of an investment program for modern oncological infrastructure in Szczecin.

Feb 20 • 20:50 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The Supreme Court ordered the state to implement a government decision regarding prayer at the Western Wall; Knesset members and ministers: We will overturn the ruling

Israeli ministers and Knesset members criticized the Supreme Court's ruling that requires the implementation of a government decision from 2017 to increase the mixed prayer area at the Western Wall.

Feb 20 • 10:59 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Rekha Gupta's government completes one year in Delhi

The Chief Minister of Delhi, Rekha Gupta, presented the government's report card marking one year of the BJP government during a press conference with cabinet ministers.

Feb 20 • 10:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Ministers disagree on fishing ban protecting the Saimaa ringed seal – Essayah will not implement Multala's wish

The Finnish government is divided over a proposed extension of a fishing ban aimed at protecting the Saimaa ringed seal, with Environment Minister Multala advocating for its prolongation while Agriculture Minister Essayah opposes it.

Feb 19 • 18:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Green's Hyrkkö: Two ministers talked nonsense in front of the Parliament

Finnish MP Saara Hyrkkö criticizes government ministers for spreading misinformation during a parliamentary questioning session regarding cannabis legalization and fishing regulations.

Feb 19 • 16:19 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Seeking prison for threats against ministers

A prosecutor is seeking prison time for a 43-year-old man from the activist group Rojavakommittéerna, who is charged with making illegal threats against two Swedish ministers.

Feb 19 • 15:56 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

GOVERNMENT PRESS CONFERENCE: Prime Minister and four ministers attending

The government press conference will feature Prime Minister Kristen Michal and four other ministers from Estonia.

Feb 19 • 08:56 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Live at 12: Government press conference with Michal and four ministers

A government press conference featuring Prime Minister Kristen Michal and four ministers is set to take place at noon.

Feb 19 • 06:16 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Live at 12: Government press conference with Michal, Kallas, Taro, Pevkur

A government press conference featuring several ministers from Estonia is scheduled for noon today.

Feb 19 • 06:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Ministers must end ‘barking mad’ restraints on civil service pay, union leader warns

The leader of the Prospect union urges government ministers to lift salary constraints on civil servants to recruit necessary technical and digital specialists.

Feb 19 • 06:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

From the Council of Ministers, one billion allocated to families and businesses affected by cyclone Harry

The Italian government allocates one billion euros to assist families and businesses impacted by cyclone Harry, along with measures for landslide issues in Niscemi.

Feb 18 • 16:44 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Mantzios to Lazaridis: You have covered for your ministers and are giving us lessons on transparency and integrity

Dimitris Mantzios, the parliamentary representative of PASOK, criticized Lazaris for hiding government issues and emphasized the accountability of the New Democracy government.

Feb 18 • 16:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

KUKU: Invisible Animals Leader: Three Agriculture Ministers Have Dealt with the Ban on Caged Hens

Kristina Mering, director of the organization Invisible Animals, discusses the long-standing effort to ban the use of caged hens in Estonia, which has seen tens of thousands of signatures collected yet remains pending in the government.

Feb 18 • 13:43 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

There Will Be a Fuss. After the Failure at the Constitutional Court, Fico Orders Ministers to Check NGOs

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has initiated a plan for stricter controls on non-governmental organizations following a setback at the Constitutional Court.

Feb 18 • 12:03 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Plan for Energy is Close to Finish

Poland's National Energy and Climate Plan (KPEiK) is nearing completion and will be discussed soon by the Permanent Committee of the Council of Ministers amid ongoing inter-ministerial conflicts.

Feb 18 • 06:33 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Update: The Second Takashi Cabinet is set to be inaugurated in the afternoon, with a policy of largely reappointing ministers

The special National Diet session is set to begin on the 18th, during which Sanae Takashi of the Liberal Democratic Party is expected to be elected Prime Minister.

Feb 18 • 02:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Monitor Polski from February 17, 2026 (item 214)

The article discusses a resolution passed by the Council of Ministers in Poland regarding changes to the National Program for the Protection of Monuments and Historical Care for the years 2023-2026.

Feb 17 • 17:56 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Ben Gvir: The murdered Arabs - because of the attorney general; Smotrich: Are we to blame for you killing each other?

Ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich deny responsibility for the recent spike in Arab murders, blaming the attorney general instead.

Feb 17 • 15:43 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Ministers Pay Back Incorrect Wellness Benefits – Discovered After DN's Questions

Sweden's Finance Minister, Elisabeth Svantesson, and three other ministers are reimbursing wellness benefits after it was revealed they were not entitled to them, with the blame being directed at civil servants.

Feb 17 • 13:47 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Former Agriculture Ministers: The Government Must Act Immediately to Save E-Piim

Former Agriculture Ministers from the Social Democratic Party are urging the Estonian government to take immediate action regarding the crisis faced by E-Piim.

Feb 17 • 12:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Key Points | The Council of Ministers approves the increase in the minimum wage: how much is earned per hour? Who benefits from it?

The Spanish government has approved a new increase in the minimum wage, raising it to 1,221 euros per month, which amounts to 9.55 euros per hour, set to be retroactive from January 1, 2026.

Feb 17 • 10:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Breaking news on political current affairs, live | The Council of Ministers will ask the Prosecutor's Office to investigate X, Meta, and TikTok for the creation of child pornography through AI

The Spanish government is urging an investigation into X, Meta, and TikTok for their alleged involvement in the creation of child pornography using artificial intelligence.

Feb 17 • 07:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Were ministerial data taken in the massive data breach? This is how the State Council's office responds

A major data breach in the Finnish government has potentially compromised the personal data of about 50,000 users of state ICT services, with implications for all ministries.

Feb 16 • 14:28 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: DA Concerned Gauteng Water-Shifting Is Rotating Demand, As Ministers Give Oversights and Meetings, but No Timelines and Timetables

The Democratic Alliance expresses concern over the Gauteng government's water crisis management, criticizing the lack of communication and schedules for water-shifting.

Feb 16 • 05:32 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Larry the cat turns 15 years of service for the British government

Larry, the resident feline at 10 Downing Street, celebrates 15 years of service as the Chief Mouser under six Prime Ministers.

Feb 15 • 21:37 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Virtual wallets, banks, and the tension between two ministers

The Argentine government successfully navigated a significant labor reform, reflecting on its economic direction and financial stability.

Feb 15 • 09:01 UTC

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