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🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Epstein Case: After Hillary, Bill Clinton Will Have to Explain His Close Ties to the Pedophile

Bill Clinton is set to explain his documented connections with Jeffrey Epstein during a parliamentary inquiry, amid efforts by Democrats to highlight Trump's relationship with the convicted sex offender.

Feb 27 • 06:09 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Hillary Clinton claims that her husband knew nothing of Epstein's crimes

Hillary Clinton stated during a parliamentary inquiry that her husband Bill Clinton was unaware of Jeffrey Epstein's criminal activities.

Feb 26 • 23:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

CPMI of the INSS wants to focus investigations on Lulinha's breach of confidentiality; see what stage the committee is in

The Mixed Parliamentary Inquiry Commission (CPMI) of the INSS is focusing on investigations involving breaches of financial confidentiality concerning Lulinha, son of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

Feb 26 • 20:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: JL1 of Thursday, February 26

Video coverage showcases moments of conflict among parliamentarians at a Commission of Parliamentary Inquiry (CPI).

Feb 26 • 17:37 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"Don't worry, we'll settle this for you": Charles Alloncle accuses MP MoDem Erwan Balanant of threatening him

Charles Alloncle has accused fellow MP Erwan Balanant of threatening him during a parliamentary inquiry into public broadcasting.

Feb 26 • 16:06 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Motta rules out opening CPI on Master: 'Not even if I wanted to'

The President of the Chamber, Hugo Motta, dismissed the possibility of opening a Parliamentary Inquiry Commission (CPI) regarding the Banco Master fraud, citing regulatory constraints and existing investigations by other authorities.

Feb 26 • 15:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

CPI approves the breaking of bank secrecy of Lulinha amid bickering

Brazil's INSS parliamentary inquiry committee approved the release of financial and tax records of Fábio Luís, son of President Lula, sparking heated confrontations among lawmakers.

Feb 26 • 15:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Who is Fabio Luis Lula da Silva, Lulinha, who had his bank secrecy approved for the CPI of the INSS

Fabio Luis Lula da Silva, known as Lulinha, is the eldest son of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and has come under scrutiny following the approval of a bank secrecy breach in a parliamentary inquiry regarding alleged financial misconduct.

Feb 26 • 15:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Analysis: The Organized Crime CPI gains explosive potential and can breach political shielding in the Master case

The Organized Crime Parliamentary Inquiry Commission (CPI) in Brazil has unexpectedly gained significant attention and power amid the ongoing crisis involving Banco Master.

Feb 26 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

CPI of Organized Crime hears testimony from TH Joias and votes on the disclosure of company secrecy linked to Toffoli this Wednesday

The Organized Crime Parliamentary Inquiry Commission in Brazil is set to hear testimony from Thiego Raimundo dos Santos Silva, known as TH Joias, and vote on requests for the disclosure of financial and banking secrecy related to a company tied to Supreme Court Minister Dias Toffoli.

Feb 25 • 12:21 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Ban on sitting at work. The ministry responded to the issue

The Polish Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Policy addressed concerns regarding mandatory standing work conditions following a parliamentary inquiry.

Feb 25 • 08:49 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

LIVE - Inquiry commission on public broadcasting: follow the hearing of presenters Hugo Clément and Samuel Étienne

French media figures Hugo Clément and Samuel Étienne are being heard by a parliamentary commission regarding public broadcasting.

Feb 24 • 15:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Ban under-16s from riding ebikes and e-scooters then require a driver’s licence, Queensland inquiry to recommend

A Queensland parliamentary inquiry recommends banning under-16s from riding ebikes and e-scooters and requiring a driver’s license for riders over 16.

Feb 24 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

President of the Organized Crime CPI says TH Joias will be heard this Wednesday

Senator Fabiano Contarato announced that former state deputy TH Joias will be questioned by the Parliamentary Inquiry Commission on organized crime this Wednesday regarding his alleged ties to the Comando Vermelho gang.

Feb 24 • 13:20 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

David Rossi, the last truth. "Beaten in his office"

A parliamentary commission has revealed that David Rossi was beaten in his office before his death, contradicting earlier suicide conclusions.

Feb 24 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Inquiry into Andrew’s links to Jeffrey Epstein is a matter for MPs, says No 10

Downing Street stated that the parliamentary inquiry into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's connections to Jeffrey Epstein is an issue for MPs, amid calls for more details about his past as a trade envoy.

Feb 23 • 19:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Bill Kelty’s tax reform comments cast a harsh light on Labor’s lack of ambition

Bill Kelty criticized the Australian government for its lack of ambition in tax reform during a parliamentary inquiry, advocating for significant changes to the capital gains tax.

Feb 23 • 09:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Congress Leadership Signals to Vote for Lesser Sentence for Bolsonaro If CPI Pressure For Master Cools Down

The Brazilian Congress leadership has suggested they may vote on a bill reducing prison sentences for convicted coup participants, including former President Jair Bolsonaro, if pressure to establish a parliamentary inquiry into Banco Master eases.

Feb 23 • 02:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

MPs considering investigation into Andrew’s role as UK trade envoy

An inquiry into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s past as a UK trade envoy is being considered by a parliamentary committee following his recent arrest.

Feb 21 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça Provides More Transparency to the Master Case

Brazilian Minister André Mendonça ensures greater transparency in the Master case by ordering the Senate President to submit confidential data linked to former banker Daniel Vorcaro to the INSS Parliamentary Inquiry Committee.

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

"It cost 60,000 euros": Charles Alloncle points out Virginie Efira's performance at the Cannes Film Festival

The article discusses a parliamentary inquiry regarding the public broadcasting budget for the Cannes Film Festival, focusing on the significant costs associated with Virginie Efira's role as the ceremony host.

Feb 20 • 15:06 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça decides that Vorcaro is not obliged to testify before the INSS CPI, and the former banker considers not going

Brazil's Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça ruled that Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, is not required to testify before the mixed Parliamentary Inquiry Commission (CPI) related to the INSS.

Feb 19 • 23:26 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

INSS CPI Moves Vorcaro's Testimony to Monday (23), in Former Banker's First Hearing in Congress

The INSS Parliamentary Inquiry Commission has rescheduled Daniel Vorcaro's testimony to Monday, ensuring he will be heard before other congressional committees.

Feb 19 • 21:26 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Chamber and Senate Presidents Will Address Popular Issues to Avoid CPI on Master

Brazil's Chamber and Senate Presidents are dodging calls for a parliamentary inquiry into the Master fraud case in favor of more popular topics.

Feb 18 • 02:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Role of far-right ‘manosphere’ in homophobic attacks on men to be investigated in Victoria

A Victorian parliamentary inquiry will investigate the influence of far-right manosphere figures in homophobic attacks on men lured through fake dating app profiles.

Feb 17 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

INSS CPI asks that Mendonça return Vorcaro documents after Toffoli leaves the case

The president of the INSS parliamentary inquiry committee, Senator Carlos Viana, formally requested that Minister André Mendonça return documents related to Banco Master after he replaced Dias Toffoli in the investigation.

Feb 13 • 20:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Two councilors contest the results announced by the rapporteur of the CPI investigating the diversion of funds in Health in Sorocaba

Two councilors dispute the voting results from a parliamentary inquiry that investigated financial misconduct in Sorocaba's health department.

Feb 13 • 14:53 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Epstein Affair: Why a Parliamentary Inquiry Commission Would Be Difficult (But Not Impossible) to Implement in France

The president of the National Assembly has rejected the idea of a parliamentary inquiry into the Epstein affair, citing the risk of conflicting with the judicial process.

Feb 12 • 15:35 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Epstein Case: Gabriel Attal Will Not Launch an Inquiry Commission on the French Aspect, but Will Not Oppose It

Gabriel Attal has stated he will not initiate a parliamentary inquiry into the French aspects of the Epstein case, while also expressing he does not oppose such a commission.

Feb 11 • 09:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"We only use hidden cameras as a last resort": Élise Lucet explains 'Cash Investigation'

Élise Lucet, the host of 'Cash Investigation', clarifies the use of hidden cameras during investigations while testifying before a parliamentary inquiry on public broadcasting.

Feb 10 • 19:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

PSOL councilor requests opening of CPI after tumult among revelers during Carnaval in SP

After tumultuous events during the presentation of megablocos in São Paulo, councilor Amanda Paschoal (PSOL) called for a parliamentary inquiry to investigate flaws in the city's Carnaval planning.

Feb 10 • 16:33 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

LIVE - Parliamentary inquiry into public broadcasting: Élise Lucet believes that Cash Investigation 'could not exist elsewhere than at France Télévisions'

Élise Lucet, a prominent journalist at France 2, states that the investigative show Cash Investigation is uniquely suited to France Télévisions during her testimony at a parliamentary inquiry.

Feb 10 • 16:11 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

French left calls for Epstein inquiry as Macron says scandal 'mainly concerns' US

The French left demands a parliamentary inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein's ties to France, while President Macron states the issue primarily concerns the United States.

Feb 10 • 10:10 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Epstein Affair: The President of the National Assembly Opposes a Parliamentary Inquiry Commission

Yaël Braun-Pivet, President of the French National Assembly, has expressed opposition to a parliamentary inquiry into the French aspects of the Epstein case, stating it could interfere with ongoing judicial proceedings.

Feb 10 • 09:43 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

NSW scheme saw 485,000 native animals legally harmed or killed in 2025

A parliamentary inquiry revealed that 485,000 native animals were legally harmed or killed in NSW in 2025, prompting calls for a reform of the licensing system.

Feb 10 • 00:51 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

The Labour Party is pushing for a parliamentary-appointed inquiry commission

The Labour Party in Norway is advocating for an external inquiry commission appointed by the parliament to investigate documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 9 • 10:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

CPI is established to investigate suspicions of fraud in Health contracts in MT

A parliamentary inquiry commission (CPI) has been established in Mato Grosso's Legislative Assembly to investigate allegations of irregularities in health contracts from 2019 to 2023.

Feb 7 • 12:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Laranjal Paulista City Council establishes CPI to investigate allegations of administrative impropriety involving the mayor

The Laranjal Paulista City Council has launched a Parliamentary Inquiry Commission (CPI) to investigate allegations against Mayor Valdecir Berto Filho regarding the refusal to provide requested documents.

Feb 6 • 19:31 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

FrP disagrees on parliamentary investigation of the Epstein case: Here it needs floodlights

The Progress Party disagrees with the government's plan for a parliamentary investigation into the Epstein case, calling for an independent inquiry instead.

Feb 6 • 15:50 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Right opens for investigation into Epstein connections

The Norwegian party Høyre is considering whether the parliamentary control committee should investigate connections to Epstein, though other parties are calling for an external inquiry.

Feb 6 • 13:15 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Støre agrees to Epstein investigation, VG reports

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre supports a parliamentary investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein case, despite previously rejecting a request for a government-led inquiry.

Feb 6 • 11:18 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

The Labour Party wants a parliamentary investigation into the Epstein cases

Jonas Gahr Støre stated that the Labour Party wants the parliamentary control committee to investigate the Epstein case, while rejecting a proposal from the Progress Party for an independent inquiry.

Feb 6 • 11:15 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Frp wants to gather parliamentary parties for a meeting on UD investigation

The Progress Party aims to investigate potential misconduct in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and has invited other parliamentary parties to initiate an external inquiry.

Feb 6 • 05:26 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

KrF: Parliamentary Majority Supports Investigation into the Foreign Ministry After Epstein Revelations

The leader of the Christian Democratic Party (KrF), Dag-Inge Ulstein, asserts the necessity for an independent investigation into the Foreign Ministry following serious revelations related to Epstein, stating that those who oppose the inquiry either do not understand the gravity of the situation or have something to hide.

Feb 5 • 20:37 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Regulator probes charity status of 'apocalyptic Christian cult'

The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission is investigating the fringe Christian group Shincheonji amid concerns raised during a Victorian parliamentary inquiry.

Feb 5 • 01:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Water and sewage concession becomes target of action in TCE and CPI in Petrópolis

The extension of the contract between the City Hall of Petrópolis and the Águas do Imperador concessionaire is being questioned in both the Court of Accounts and a Parliamentary Inquiry Commission.

Feb 4 • 21:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

CPMI of INSS postpones Vorcaro's testimony on Bank Master's payroll loans

The Mixed Parliamentary Inquiry Commission (CPMI) of INSS has once again postponed the testimony of banker Daniel Vorcaro regarding payroll loans from Bank Master to February 26, a week later than initially scheduled.

Feb 4 • 18:46 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Inquiry to zero in on Newcastle hospital impacted by mould and maggots

A NSW parliamentary inquiry will investigate insect and mould issues at Newcastle's Calvary Mater Hospital, amidst concerns about safety raised by health representatives.

Feb 4 • 04:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Master CPI: Motta says creation requests will enter a queue with 15 other requests ahead

The president of the Chamber of Deputies, Hugo Motta, announced that the request to create a Parliamentary Inquiry Commission (CPI) to investigate financial fraud at Banco Master will be added to a queue of at least 15 other such requests.

Feb 3 • 16:58 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

PT defends CPI on Master in the Chamber to weaken mixed commission orchestrated by the opposition

The PT party advocates for the establishment of a Parliamentary Inquiry Commission regarding frauds at Banco Master, citing the involvement of more right-wing politicians in the scheme.

Feb 2 • 19:04 UTC

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