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Catalonia's president, Salvador Illa, met with parliamentary group leaders to discuss economic measures in response to the impacts of the ongoing War in Iran.

A legislative proposal to ease criminal responsibilities for medical personnel involved in essential medical services has passed a parliamentary committee in South Korea, prompting backlash from patient and consumer groups.

The Spanish government is soliciting proposals from parliamentary groups to address the economic repercussions of the war in Iran and is considering tax reductions as part of its comprehensive plan.

Ville Skinnari of the Social Democrats leads an unprecedented number of parliamentary friendship groups focused on the Middle East in Finland's parliament.

Brazil's Supreme Court, led by Minister Flávio Dino, has prohibited parliamentary amendments for projects deemed harmful to the environment, following petitions from transparency advocacy groups.

A report indicates that the National Coalition Party had the highest funds among Finnish parliamentary groups at the end of 2024, with nearly 1.8 million euros.

The Government of Salvador Illa has initiated the process to approve the 2026 budget without securing the necessary support from parliamentary groups.

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

All chairpersons of parliamentary groups in Finland have issued a unified statement supporting Ukraine, which they describe as exceptional.

The chairpersons of Finland's parliamentary groups issued a united statement reaffirming the country's unwavering support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia's illegal invasion.

Evangelical and Catholic parliamentary groups in Brazil condemned a parade honoring President Lula for depicting their communities in a disrespectful manner during the Rio Carnival.

Five individuals, including a parliamentary assistant linked to extreme left groups, have been arrested in connection with the murder of Quentin Deranque in Lyon.

In Croatia, the left-wing groups walked out of a parliamentary session discussing issues related to transgender children, amidst controversies regarding recent violence and the medical practices surrounding gender identity.

The PAN and PRI parliamentary groups in the Mexican Senate propose a work reform allowing two days off for every five working days as part of discussions to reduce the working week from 48 to 40 hours.

Italian parliamentary groups are presenting amendments to halt the military support for Ukraine included in a recent decree.

The article discusses a survey regarding whether the KO and the Left should have attended a meeting with president Karol Nawrocki, which was accepted by all other parliamentary groups.

The Chamber of Deputies has approved a week-long break from legislative sessions, resuming on February 10, as part of a reorganization plan among parliamentary groups.

Ignacio Mier led his first meeting as the president of the Senate's Political Coordination Board, offering dialogue and agreements with opposition parliamentary groups.

The article discusses President Karol Nawrocki's recent political strategies aimed at taking political initiative, including his actions regarding officer nominations and invitations to parliamentary groups.

The president of the Extremadura Assembly, Manuel Naharro, is accelerating the schedule for consultations among parliamentary groups ahead of proposing a candidate for the presidency of the Junta amid rising tensions between the PP and Vox.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will hold meetings next week with parliamentary groups to discuss the potential deployment of Spanish troops to Ukraine amid a hypothetical ceasefire scenario.

The PSC, ERC, and Comuns parliamentary groups have reached an agreement to implement a new tourist tax in Catalonia that will be doubled starting April 1.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is initiating discussions with parliamentary groups regarding the potential deployment of Spanish troops to Ukraine, starting with the leader of the PP, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, amid concerns of a possible rejection from his party.

A long-standing conflict between the leaders of the European People's Party and the Socialists threatens the stability of the European Parliament.

A meeting to address key budgetary issues will be held at Bercy, with representatives from parliamentary groups attending except for LFI and RN.