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The Speaker of Somalia's Lower House met with traditional elders from the Southwest State to address escalating political and security challenges.

Hereditary seats for the aristocracy in the British Parliament's House of Lords are being phased out, marking the end of a tradition lasting over 900 years.

One Nation has achieved its first Lower House seat in South Australia with David Paton winning in Ngadjuri, indicating a growing presence beyond Queensland.

On Saturday evening, thousands of candles were lit at the Parliament House in Finland as part of a memorial event organized by the Oikeus elämään ry to commemorate the 8,645 abortions performed in Finland in 2024.

The British Parliament has passed legislation that abolishes hereditary peerages, ending a 900-year tradition of aristocrats passing on their seats to the next generation.

The article discusses the ongoing struggle for assisted dying legislation in the UK, as Paola Marra's brother protests the House of Lords' blockage of a bill, reflecting on his sister's painful death and her plea for legal changes.

Fractures within conservative politics in South Australia could jeopardize right-wing parties during the upper house elections.

A majority of Canadians are supportive of reforms to the parliamentary system to address concerns of underrepresentation in the House of Commons and Senate, particularly from Western provinces like Alberta and British Columbia.

During a debate in Parliament, Congress MP Rajiv Shukla humorously critiqued Shivraj Singh Chouhan's excessive praise for Modi, prompting laughter in the House.

The UK Parliament has passed a law ending the hereditary peerage system in the House of Lords, which had been in place for almost a thousand years.

A security alarm went off at the Parliament House complex due to a falling boom barrier caused by strong winds, leading to a temporary alert status by the CISF.

Myanmar's military convened the new lower house of parliament, highlighting significant vacancies due to election cancellations and aiming for a transfer to civilian rule, though military-affiliated members dominate.

David Speirs is attempting to return to the South Australian parliament despite a recent drug conviction, with the upcoming election presenting potential legal challenges to his candidacy.

A police raid has taken place at the residence and office of Munich AfD politician Rene Dierkes amid allegations of defamation, insult, incitement to hatred, and approval of crimes based on prior social media posts.

Om Birla stated his commitment to ensuring the House operates with fairness, discipline, and adherence to rules during his term as Speaker.

Om Birla emphasized the importance of addressing public issues and enabling members of the house to express their views within the framework of rules and procedures.

The UK Parliament has decided to end the hereditary rights of aristocrats to hold seats in the House of Lords, marking a significant shift in British political tradition.

The UK Parliament has approved a bill that ends the hereditary rights of several dozen Dukes, Earls, and Viscounts to inherit seats in the House of Lords, a move aimed at modernizing governance and promoting democratic principles.

The British House of Lords will no longer include seats inherited by dukes, earls, and marquises as a new agreement was reached to eliminate this longstanding system.

The House of Lords in the UK has passed a law that bans hereditary peers from the second chamber of Parliament, ending a centuries-old tradition.

'Gogoi questions why Manmohan Singh never spoke from the House.'

Mudashiru Obasa, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has been appointed to the executive committee of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association for a three-year term starting in 2026.

Gaurav Gogoi criticized the functioning of parliament, stating that the opposition, particularly the Leader of Opposition (LOP), is often denied the opportunity to speak.

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi clarified that the no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is not personal but a necessity to uphold constitutional order and decorum in the House.

Ilaria Salis proposes to decriminalize the illegal occupation of private homes as part of her ambitious plan presented at the European Parliament.

BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad criticized Rahul Gandhi for not participating in the House proceedings, stating that opposition leaders are disrespecting the dignity of the House.

BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad criticized opposition leader Rahul Gandhi for not participating in the proceedings of the House, emphasizing the need for maintaining the dignity of the parliamentary system.

The Swiss lower house approved plans to pay a one-time amount of 50,000 Swiss Francs to survivors and families of the victims of a fire that killed 41 people at a bar in Cran-Montana.

This week marks a critical point in the budget deliberations in the Lower House of Japan's Parliament, with a concentrated session scheduled where Prime Minister Takaichi is set to participate.

Congress leader Udit Raj has accused the Prime Minister of insulting the tribal President, questioning her exclusion during the entrance to the new Parliament House.

Giorgia Meloni demonstrates caution in her approach to the Iran issue amid pressures from international allies and the risks posed to Italy's security and economy.

The German Parliament's lower house has approved a bill to introduce a new unemployment benefit known as the basic jobseeker's allowance.

The Brazilian Senate has approved a free trade agreement between the South American economic bloc Mercosur and the European Union, following approval from the lower house.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is proposing stricter regulations on political lobbyists in Parliament House to enhance transparency regarding those with access to private areas.

Finnish MP Marko Kilpi intervened in a violent assault outside his home in Töölö, Helsinki, while returning from a friend's house with his wife.

Roberta Metsola, the President of the European Parliament, is in London for a series of institutional meetings, including a noon meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

The UK Parliament's House of Commons has approved the release of documents related to Prince Andrew's tenure as a trade envoy.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the Knesset in Israel during his two-day visit on February 25.

Iceland's lower house of parliament has passed a contentious bill regarding industry regulation.

Milorad Pupovac, a member of the Croatian Parliament, reported a new property card indicating a net monthly salary of 4,600 euros, along with various real estate holdings and other income sources.

A teenager dressed in battle gear was apprehended near Iceland's Parliament House while armed.

Zoi Kondstandopoulou, former president of the Greek Parliament, faced backlash as she labeled ruling ND MPs as 'layabouts' during a heated session in the House of Representatives.

The Speaker of the Parliament of Ghana has ordered that the Proper Human Rights and Family Values Bill be rescheduled for presentation and consideration by the House, following a review affirming its constitutional validity.

Keir Starmer faces questions in Parliament regarding the peerage awarded to Matthew Doyle, an aide connected to a convicted sex offender, amid allegations that the government is not taking child abuse seriously.

A hundred people from South Karelia, South Savo, and Kymenlaakso protested at the Parliament House in Helsinki, demanding changes to the welfare areas' funding model.

Senior Congress leader Venugopal criticized the government's approach towards the opposition in parliamentary proceedings.

Japan's ruling LDP party has achieved a historic two-thirds majority in the lower house of Parliament, strengthening Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's political mandate.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party achieved a historic supermajority in a snap election, significantly increasing their power in the lower house of parliament.

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's coalition secured a two-thirds majority in the recent snap elections for the lower house of parliament.

The ruling parties in Japan, led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, have achieved a significant majority in the lower house of the Japanese parliament.