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🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The spring session of the Seimas has begun: the future work program is becoming clear

The Lithuanian Seimas has initiated its spring session, highlighting a work program that includes over 500 legislative proposals to be discussed in the coming weeks.

Mar 10 • 10:45 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The President Will Discuss Spring Session Work with the Seimas Board, and Transparency in Procurements with the Minister

The Lithuanian President is set to meet with the Seimas leadership to discuss legislative initiatives ahead of the spring parliamentary session, including procurement transparency in defense.

Mar 9 • 03:17 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

National Assembly varies its agenda between Quito, provinces, and virtuality to continue legislative work

The National Assembly of Ecuador is alternating its legislative work between its headquarters in Quito and various provinces, utilizing both in-person and virtual formats.

Mar 8 • 14:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Slowly, São Paulo City Council is still trying to form commissions a month after recess

The São Paulo City Council is set to finally install its seven permanent committees a month after the start of its legislative work.

Mar 5 • 09:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'They are not capable of coming for 2 consecutive days': A proposal for a 48-hour workweek for legislators

Mexican lawmaker Laura Ballesteros proposes a reform mandating federal representatives to work 48 hours a week after another recent legislative decision postponed the reduction of work hours for all workers until 2030.

Mar 5 • 02:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Câmara de Campos holds hearings and resumes legislative work

The Chamber of Campos dos Goytacazes resumes legislative activities following a recess, with public hearings scheduled for transparency and health management reports.

Feb 26 • 16:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

CCJ of the Chamber chooses Paulo Azi as the rapporteur of the PEC that proposes the end of the 6x1 schedule

Federal Deputy Paulo Azi has been appointed as the rapporteur for the proposal to abolish the 6x1 work schedule in Brazil's Chamber of Deputies, a decision supported by key leaders within the legislative body.

Feb 25 • 10:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government fears losing control over the end of the 6x1 work schedule after Motta embraces the proposal

The Brazilian government is concerned about losing control over a proposal to end the 6x1 work schedule after House Speaker Hugo Motta adopted an alternative legislative text that cannot be vetoed by the president.

Feb 25 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Ministers defend their own 6x1 scale project to maintain Lula's veto power

Brazilian ministers are advocating for legislation to end the 6x1 work schedule to preserve President Lula's ability to veto legislative proposals.

Feb 25 • 02:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Seimas Council Discussed the Work of the Parliament During Emergencies in a Closed Meeting: Legislative Changes Will Be Needed

The Seimas Council in Lithuania discussed the need for legislative changes to ensure parliamentary operations during emergencies, emphasizing the importance of flexibility and collective agreement among members.

Feb 24 • 08:38 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Presidents of PL and União Brasil Want to Block Ending the 6x1 Shift at the CCJ of the Chamber Before the Plenary

The leaders of the PL and União Brasil parties are attempting to prevent a legislative proposal aimed at abolishing the 6x1 work shift from progressing to a full vote in Brazil's Chamber of Deputies.

Feb 24 • 01:35 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Tariffs, Europe moving towards a halt of the agreement with the USA

The EU is considering suspending legislative work on the US-EU trade agreement due to recent US tariff developments.

Feb 22 • 14:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Two ministries will only submit three projects each during the spring session, priority is on other work

The Lithuanian ministries of Culture and Foreign Affairs plan to submit only three legislative projects each in the upcoming spring session, focusing instead on other priorities.

Feb 22 • 08:07 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The Grásleppa initiates the parliamentary work

The Speaker of the Althing, Þórunn Sveinbjarnardóttir, has temporarily suspended parliamentary proceedings to hold an urgent meeting with party leaders amid disputes over a legislative proposal regarding fishing regulations in Iceland's territorial waters.

Feb 17 • 14:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The Growing Demand for 'Health Companions' in Brazil with Smaller Families and an Aging Population

The article discusses the increased demand for health companions in Brazil due to an aging population and smaller family sizes, leading to informal hiring practices and potential legislative regulation.

Feb 16 • 05:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Reform of 40 Work Hours Advances in Senate Committees: Passes Without Establishing Two Days of Rest

A legislative reform to reduce the workweek to 40 hours has progressed unanimously in Mexican Senate committees, but it does not guarantee two days off per week.

Feb 10 • 22:25 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'You're doing no work...,' CM Nitish Kumar lashed out at Rabri Devi in the House

During a session in the Bihar Legislative Council, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed his anger towards Rabri Devi, urging the Speaker to take strict action against the disruptive behavior of some members.

Feb 9 • 09:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

DF Chamber: Ibaneis' base wants to prioritize 'strategic agendas'; opposition is expected to insist on CPI, Master case, and impeachment

The Legislative Chamber of the Federal District is set to resume work, with Governor Ibaneis Rocha's administration prioritizing strategic projects while the opposition pushes for an impeachment process and investigations.

Feb 8 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

End of the 6x1 work schedule: 'Business owners cause panic to continue exploiting workers,' says movement founder

The founder of a movement criticized business owners for creating panic over the end of the 6x1 work schedule, which allows employees only one day off per week, highlighting the legislative discussion around this issue led by the President of the Chamber of Deputies, Hugo Motta.

Feb 6 • 16:07 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

What is the Dignity Act, the law that would allow undocumented immigrants to work in the United States

The Dignity Act is a new legislative proposal aimed at regulating the work status of thousands of undocumented immigrants in the U.S., introduced by Republican Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar amid ongoing immigration debates.

Feb 6 • 14:55 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Sheinbaum calls to defend sovereignty and social justice: "Mexico does not bend and does not sell"

President Claudia Sheinbaum commemorated the 109th anniversary of the 1917 Constitution in Querétaro, recognizing the legislative work that has led to historic reforms.

Feb 5 • 19:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Legislative shortcomings cannot paralyze the work of the tax office

The article discusses the impact of legislative shortcomings on the functioning of tax authorities and emphasizes the need for efficiency.

Feb 4 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

RN Assembly opens the legislative year of 2026 this Tuesday (3) without the traditional message from the governor

The Legislative Assembly of Rio Grande do Norte officially begins legislative work for 2026 on Tuesday with a solemn session in Natal, missing the traditional annual message from Governor Fátima Bezerra, who has postponed her speech to the following week.

Feb 3 • 11:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Councilors resume work at the Chamber of Teresina this Tuesday (3)

The legislative work of the Teresina City Council resumes this Tuesday with a ceremony marking the beginning of the second year of the 20th Legislature.

Feb 3 • 09:16 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Podcast: the start of 2026 for STF and Congress and what to expect this year

The year has officially begun in Brasília with the resumption of the Judiciary and Legislative work, where STF President Edson Fachin advocates for a code of conduct amidst concerns of ministerial conflicts of interest.

Feb 3 • 08:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Yes to the comparison between salaries. "Less disparity between men and women"

The Italian government is set to present a legislative decree to address salary transparency and reduce gender pay disparities by aligning wages for equal work by June 7.

Feb 3 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Piracicaba Chamber resumes work focusing on unfinished projects, support for pregnant women, and children with diabetes; see agenda

The Piracicaba Chamber resumes official legislative work with a focus on unfinished projects, support for vulnerable pregnant women, and care for children with diabetes, with the first ordinary session of 2026 set to discuss 22 proposals.

Feb 2 • 11:20 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Most proposes six-hour workday for parents of young children

Most MP Ante Kujundžić presented a proposal for legislative changes to allow parents of children up to eight years old the option of a voluntary six-hour workday with full legal protection for workers and reduced burden for employers.

Jan 13 • 11:10 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Major changes in pharmacies and prescriptions? Plans of the Ministry of Health for 2026

The Polish Ministry of Health plans significant reforms to the pharmaceutical reimbursement system, with a return to legislative work expected in the first quarter of 2026.

Dec 30 • 11:43 UTC

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