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The restructuring of the Popular Party's parliamentary group in Madrid has caused turmoil within the party amid ongoing controversies and a recent crisis involving the dismissal of the Education minister.

Martina Uhr has been excluded from the AfD's regional group in Lower Saxony due to hiring her partner and his daughter in her parliamentary office, a practice that violates Bundestag rules.

Finland's parliamentary debt brake working group is set to reveal its targets for public finances during the upcoming years from 2027 to 2033.

Katja Nyberg, despite being expelled from the Sweden Democrats party, refuses to leave the party's parliamentary group, which means she retains her position in the Justice Committee.

The leader of the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party is optimistic that a parliamentary working group's recommendations regarding the national broadcaster will lead to meaningful changes and not be ignored.

Finnish parliamentary group leaders made a rare collective statement in support of Ukraine on the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion.

A group of 105 lawmakers from South Korea's Democratic Party officially launched the 'Gungchimo' to push for the dismissal of charges against President Lee Jae-myung and initiate a parliamentary investigation, reflecting deeper factional divisions within the party.

Mathilde Panot defends Raphaël Arnault, stating he is not responsible for the death of activist Quentin Deranque, after Arnault's associates face charges in connection with the incident.

A parliamentary working group in Finland proposes a public sector deficit target of 2-2.5% of GDP by 2031, requiring significant fiscal adjustments amidst uncertainty.

Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya sparked controversy by using an unparliamentary term against opposition leader Umang Singh during a discussion in the state assembly, leading to apologies from the speaker and chief minister.

A heated debate in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly erupted between Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya and Opposition Leader Umaang Singhar over a deal with the Adani Group regarding electricity procurement, leading to demands for Vijayvargiya's resignation after he used derogatory language.

The Morena parliamentary group in Mexico's Chamber of Deputies has unanimously agreed to support President Claudia Sheinbaum's electoral reform initiative, despite potential disagreements with their allies.

Saara Hyrkkö, deputy chair of the Green Parliamentary Group, accuses Social Security Minister Sanni Grahn-Laasosta of distorting the truth during a question hour regarding drug policy.

Minja Koskela, leader of the Left Alliance, discusses her party's uncertain position on the proposed debt brake after a parliamentary group meeting.

A parliamentary working group in Finland is nearing a consensus on necessary fiscal adjustments to address the country's budget deficit, targeting a deficit of 2-2.5% by 2031.

The Greek Parliament has formally removed deputy Panagiotis Paraskevaidis from the PASOK parliamentary group following controversial remarks he made regarding potential collaboration with dictatorial regimes under extreme threats to Greece.

A group of lawmakers from Poland 2050 has left the party to form a new parliamentary club in the Sejm, citing internal conflicts and a desire for more effective collaboration.

A group of politicians from the political movement 'Polska 2050' is forming a new parliamentary club called 'Centrum' due to a lack of space for dialogue and collaboration within their existing group.

Maud Bregeon has urged LFI to temporarily exclude MP Raphaël Arnault following the arrest of his parliamentary assistant in connection with the death of nationalist activist Quentin Deranque in Lyon.

The expulsion of Panagiotis Paraskevaidis from the Parliamentary Group of PASOK reflects ongoing tensions within the party over his views.

The Greek political party PASOK expelled Lesvos MP Panagiotis Paraskevaidis due to his controversial remarks about collaborating with dictatorial regimes if Greece were at risk.

MP Panagiotis Paraskeyadis has been excluded from the parliamentary group of Pasok due to unacceptable public statements regarding post-election alliances.

Lilja Alfreðsdóttir has been elected the new leader of the Progressive Party in Iceland, defeating Ingibjörg Isaksen, and plans to collaborate closely with the parliamentary group despite not holding a seat herself.

Liberalų sąjūdis in Lithuania has decided to withdraw from a parliamentary working group discussing amendments to the LRT law, citing procedural issues and chaotic operations within the group.

The Islamic Group in Bangladesh has challenged the results of over 30 constituencies from last week's parliamentary elections, alleging fraud and misconduct.

Tytti Tuppurainen, chair of the SDP parliamentary group, criticizes U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's speech for supporting the far right in Europe, attributing it to the backing of U.S. President Donald Trump.

Tytti Tuppurainen, the leader of the SDP parliamentary group in Finland, announces her delight at expecting to become a grandparent during an interview on the eve of her 50th birthday.

The chairman of the National Coalition Party's parliamentary group accuses the opposition of resisting efforts to strengthen the position of women in society.

Peti Perka has been appointed as the new Press Representative for the New Left party, with Dimitris Tsanakoopoulos taking on the role of Secretary of the Parliamentary Group.

A French parliamentary group has accused UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese of making anti-Semitic remarks by describing Israel as the 'common enemy of humanity', leading to legal action and public backlash.

Ricardo Monreal, leader of the Morenista parliamentary group in Mexico's Congress, responded to criticism from Campeche's governor Layda Sansores, calling for unity instead of confrontation.

The Morena parliamentary group supported the TEPJF's ruling that granted a qualified majority to the ruling coalition in the Chamber of Deputies, asserting its constitutional validity.

Two French deputies threaten to withdraw from the ecologist group over disagreements surrounding scheduled parliamentary proposals.

Eleni Karageorgopoulou has announced her independence from the parliamentary group of Freedom of Action, leaving the party with only five members.

The PAN parliamentary group in Mexico is urging for a 'democratic clause' in the T-MEC that would allow for its dissolution if links with organized crime are confirmed in the government.

A parliamentary working group in Lithuania is set to continue discussions regarding the governance and financing of the national broadcaster, LRT, with proposals from various stakeholders.

SDP parliamentary group chair Tytti Tuppurainen criticizes STT's correction as inadequate and highlights remaining false claims.

Tytti Tuppurainen, the chair of the SDP parliamentary group, deems the correction issued by STT regarding an article about her alleged misconduct as inadequate.

The Bundestag administration has denied house ID access to seven employees of the AfD party, leading to legal action from the party's parliamentary group leader.

Finnish Parliament Speaker Jussi Halla-aho expresses reluctance to impose stricter rules on MPs' behavior amidst ongoing harassment allegations linked to the SDP parliamentary group.

Three deputy mayors of the PDCI in Côte d'Ivoire have declined to join their party's parliamentary group, highlighting ongoing internal divisions within the party.

STT has corrected a report regarding SDP parliamentary group leader Tytti Tuppurainen after it was claimed her alleged inappropriate behavior led to staff issues, which both Tuppurainen and SDP leader Antti Lindtman denied immediately after the article's release.

The news agency STT has corrected its report on Tytti Tuppurainen, the chair of the SDP parliamentary group, regarding allegations of her inappropriate behavior, clarifying claims about the constant turnover and sick leaves of her assistants.

STT has corrected its article concerning the leadership style of Tytti Tuppurainen, the chair of the SDP parliamentary group, after accusations surfaced regarding her inappropriate behavior.

The article corrects earlier claims about Tytti Tuppurainen's leadership, which alleged inappropriate behavior and its negative impact on assistants, stating that a subsequent investigation found these claims to be false.

Cypriot MEP and YouTuber Fidias Panayiotou announced his candidacy for the upcoming parliamentary elections in Cyprus, set for May, while accusing the establishment of targeting him.

A member of Parliament, Mikko Polvinen, has announced his defection from the Finns Party to the Centre Party, necessitating adjustments in parliamentary seating arrangements.

The PAN parliamentary group in the Chamber of Deputies described Pemex's financial rescue as a "mirage" that exacerbates the company's structural problems and threatens Mexico's economic stability.

The Morena parliamentary group in the Chamber of Deputies reaffirmed its commitment to approve a constitutional reform to reduce the workweek from 48 to 40 hours once the Senate sends it to San Lázaro.

In a notable decision, MP Hanna Räsänen lost the position of second deputy chairman of the parliamentary group to Eerikki Viljanen after a draw, marking the third time their contest has been resolved in this manner.