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🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Draft Law on Easing Fixed-term Employment Contracts to be Sent for Constitutional Review

Finland's parliamentary committee has decided to send a bill aimed at easing restrictions on fixed-term employment contracts for constitutional review, delaying its potential implementation.

Mar 10 • 11:12 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The Opposition Accuses the Foreign Minister of Violating Parliamentary Law

The Icelandic opposition party has accused the Foreign Minister of breaching parliamentary laws.

Mar 9 • 14:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Victims of the storm ask the TSJ to 'not apply' the parliamentary privilege to Mazón for being a 'fraud of law' and to investigate him in the court of Catarroja

Storm victims are urging the TSJ not to apply parliamentary privileges to ex-president Carlos Mazón, calling for his investigation in a lower court.

Mar 9 • 11:25 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Who will win the elections in 2027? A new poll shows the favorite

A recent poll in Poland indicates that the majority of respondents believe either the Civic Coalition or Law and Justice will win the upcoming parliamentary elections in 2027.

Mar 8 • 10:08 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Poll. KO, PiS, maybe another party? Respondents were asked not about declarations, but who they think will win the election

A recent poll suggests that the majority of respondents believe either the Civic Coalition or Law and Justice will win the upcoming parliamentary elections in Poland.

Mar 8 • 10:08 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Commission will approve a project that may change the law and affect the auction of megaterminal

A parliamentary commission meeting will approve a project that could significantly alter port laws affecting a major auction.

Mar 7 • 13:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

PiS with the highest increase in support in the new party survey

The latest poll shows that if parliamentary elections were held this weekend, the Civic Coalition would win with 30.6% support, followed by Law and Justice at 23.5%.

Mar 6 • 18:20 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

This is how the mandates would be distributed in the future Sejm. Will PiS create a government with its allies?

A recent poll indicates that if parliamentary elections were held this weekend, the Civic Coalition would win, with Law and Justice in second place.

Mar 6 • 18:20 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Why does PiS need a prime minister candidate now? Jarosław Kaczyński has a surprising plan

Jarosław Kaczyński's Law and Justice (PiS) party is set to announce a new prime minister candidate in Krakow, highlighting a strategic political plan as they look towards the parliamentary elections in 2027.

Mar 6 • 11:15 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Latest survey before parliamentary elections. Gap between PiS and KO widens

A recent survey indicates that the Civic Coalition (KO) has increased its lead over the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party in Poland ahead of the 2027 parliamentary elections.

Mar 5 • 19:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Chief of staff of former councilor in Porto Alegre arrested on suspicion of embezzling R$ 1.2 million in parliamentary amendments

The former chief of staff of Porto Alegre councilor Airto Ferronato, Vinícius de Araújo Pacheco, was arrested for allegedly embezzling R$ 1.2 million from mandatory parliamentary amendments.

Mar 5 • 12:57 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Pistorius: No possibility of military participation by Germany in U.S.-Israeli attacks against Iran

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius ruled out any military involvement of Germany in U.S.-Israeli operations against Iran during a parliamentary session, emphasizing the need to prioritize the protection of German citizens and diplomatic principles.

Mar 4 • 17:17 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Nikos Androulakis: No involvement of Greece in Iran – Pre-session on the rule of law

Greek politician Nikos Androulakis stated that Greece should not be involved in the U.S.-Israel conflict regarding Iran and emphasized the importance of protecting Greek communities in the Eastern Mediterranean during a parliamentary session.

Mar 4 • 09:20 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Rzeczpospolita Poll: KO Wins, but the Right Holds Clear Majority

A recent poll indicates that if parliamentary elections were held today, Donald Tusk's Civic Coalition would win, but the ruling party still maintains a strong majority.

Mar 3 • 20:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Belarusian IT specialists under special conditions in Poland. Did Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki break the law?

The article discusses potential legal violations associated with the Poland Business Harbour visa program for IT specialists from Belarus, highlighting bureaucratic oversights and a parliamentary investigation.

Mar 3 • 03:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Marcin Romanowski Received Money for His Parliamentary Office. 'Manipulation of Despicable Transfers'

Marcin Romanowski, a politician of the Law and Justice party, is currently living in Hungary under political asylum and has renounced his parliamentary salary, while still receiving funding for his office despite being pursued by a warrant since late 2024.

Feb 27 • 19:13 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Radosław Sikorski asked internet users for their opinion. Such a finale was not anticipated.

Radosław Sikorski conducted an unorthodox survey on social media, asking his followers who should become the future prime minister of Poland if the Law and Justice party wins the parliamentary elections in 2027.

Feb 27 • 11:51 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Electoral law, there is an agreement. Meloni: text in Parliament but we will not impose confidence

Italian political leaders have reached an agreement on a new electoral law aimed at ensuring stable parliamentary majorities, but Prime Minister Meloni has stated they won't impose confidence in Parliament regarding this proposal.

Feb 27 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

K. Mitsotakis: The cost of living is a priority for the government - 'Yes' to a preliminary discussion on institutions and the rule of law

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced that the government will prioritize addressing the cost of living and is open to a pre-scheduled parliamentary discussion on institutional matters and the rule of law, following a request from the leader of PASOK.

Feb 27 • 09:21 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Japan's female Prime Minister opposes changing the imperial succession law

Japan's first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, has expressed her opposition to altering the imperial family's crown succession rules during a recent parliamentary session.

Feb 27 • 02:24 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Venizelos on wiretaps: 'Cases do not close because the government wants them to'

Evangelos Venizelos criticized the handling of wiretap cases in Greece, asserting that such issues cannot be deemed closed simply due to government wish or parliamentary majority.

Feb 26 • 13:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PF carries out search warrants at company and dealership linked to Fernando Bezerra Coelho and sons; operation investigates embezzlement of funds

The Federal Police in Brazil conducted search warrants targeting a construction company and a car dealership associated with former senator Fernando Bezerra Coelho and his sons in an investigation into parliamentary embezzlement.

Feb 25 • 21:37 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Venezuela: 179 people released from prison with full freedom due to the amnesty law

A total of 179 people in Venezuela have been released from prison under the newly enacted amnesty law, as announced by a parliamentary commission leader.

Feb 24 • 18:36 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

J. Olekas: The LRT law project may be adjusted upon receiving the Venice Commission's conclusions

Lithuanian parliament leader J. Olekas stated that the new public broadcaster law may be amended based on the recommendations of the Venice Commission, which will be available before the parliamentary session starts.

Feb 23 • 17:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Minister of Justice Jeong Seong-ho: I empathize with the legislative intent of the crime of law distortion... There is no possibility of the pardon law being unconstitutional

Minister of Justice Jeong Seong-ho expressed his agreement with the legislative intent behind the proposed crime of law distortion during a parliamentary meeting.

Feb 23 • 10:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The parliamentary weakness of the Government stalls the reform of the 'gag law' agreed in 2024

The reform of the controversial 'gag law' in Spain remains stalled due to the government's parliamentary weakness, despite earlier agreements with opposition parties.

Feb 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Venezuelan Justice Approves 379 Releases Due to Amnesty

Venezuelan authorities have approved the release of 379 individuals following the enactment of an Amnesty Law, a step indicated by a parliamentary figure.

Feb 21 • 20:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Magalli Meda, opposition leader, denounces armed raid of her family home in Caracas

Magalli Meda, a key opposition figure in Venezuela, has reported an armed raid on her family home in Caracas by authorities, coinciding with the parliamentary approval of an amnesty law.

Feb 20 • 21:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

MTV: Kela Denies Support to Many Young People - "Against the Purpose of the Law"

Several welfare regions and Helsinki's child protection aftercare have reported Kela to the Parliamentary Ombudsman, claiming unfair denial of benefits for young people seeking financial support.

Feb 20 • 19:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

This is what the controversial alcohol protocol says, now there is a dispute over the meaning of the EU Commission's words

A Finnish parliamentary committee is debating a controversial alcohol law, sparked by revelations from EU Commission documents suggesting alternative methods for alcohol sales regulation in Finland.

Feb 20 • 16:40 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Elections 2027. Kaczyński already has a list of prime ministers. And what is the Coalition doing?

As Poland gears up for parliamentary elections in 2024, political leaders, particularly Jarosław Kaczyński, are strategizing for potential outcomes, with Kaczyński reportedly preparing a list of candidates for prime minister should his party win.

Feb 20 • 11:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Yoon, labeled as the mastermind of rebellion... criticism for undermining military-civil political neutrality

The court found former President Yoon Suk-yeol guilty of rebelling against the constitution by deploying military forces to paralyze the National Assembly, explicitly stating the purpose of the emergency martial law declared was to disrupt the parliamentary functions.

Feb 19 • 13:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The European delegation assessing Spain addresses the 'attacks' on judges and the role of the Constitutional Court in amnesty, but the socialist wing sees the mission as 'instrumentalized'

A European Parliamentary delegation has arrived in Spain to evaluate the state's adherence to the rule of law amidst political controversies surrounding judicial independence.

Feb 17 • 18:02 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

V. Čmilytė: liberals will not return to the working group convened by J. Olekas regarding LRT

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.

Feb 15 • 13:02 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The technical amendment to the banking law is a farce. MPs brazenly violate the principles of law adoption

The amendment to the banking law in Slovakia has been criticized for including numerous unrelated changes, which are being approved in violation of parliamentary rules.

Feb 12 • 18:35 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

The Constitutional Court intervened / Suspended the effectiveness of the amendment concerning informants, which was supposed to help Gašpar

The Constitutional Court of Slovakia has suspended the effectiveness of an amendment to the Penal Code related to the testimonies of informants, amidst concerns it could benefit a parliamentary vice-chairman facing charges.

Feb 11 • 14:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Piotr Szymaniak: The Constitutional Tribunal Should Be PiS-Style, or None

The Law and Justice party in Poland challenges the constitutionality of the rules governing the selection of judges to the Constitutional Tribunal, advocating for a legislative framework instead of parliamentary regulations.

Feb 10 • 16:29 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

The parliamentary committee supports a ban on fireworks

A Polish parliamentary committee has endorsed a draft law prohibiting the use of fireworks to protect animals, with potential legislative action expected soon.

Feb 10 • 14:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The Constitutional Committee addressed the online sale and home delivery of alcohol - Here are the results

The Finnish Constitutional Committee has finalized its opinion on the proposed law regarding the online sale and home delivery of alcohol, stating that the law can be legislated through normal parliamentary procedures despite dissenting opinions.

Feb 10 • 08:55 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Venezuelan Government Prepares for Historic Amnesty by Releasing Dozens of Opponents

The Venezuelan government has initiated a historic amnesty process by releasing several prominent opposition figures ahead of a parliamentary vote on an amnesty law for political prisoners.

Feb 9 • 04:06 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Prime Minister Fico sees no room for electing Žilinka's successor in the current parliament

Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that there is no legal basis for prematurely dismissing the Attorney General without specific circumstances defined by law, casting doubt on the feasibility of electing a successor before the next parliamentary elections.

Feb 7 • 14:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A 24-hour alcohol ban starts in Thailand during the elections – tourists frustrated with the law

Thailand has imposed a 24-hour alcohol ban during the parliamentary election weekend, frustrating tourists in the region.

Feb 7 • 11:54 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Marek Migalski: PSL in the fight for the premiership for its leader

Marek Migalski reflects on the political dynamics facing the Polish People's Party (PSL) as it prepares for the upcoming parliamentary elections in 2027, especially in light of its historical stance against cooperation with the ruling Law and Justice Party (PiS).

Feb 7 • 08:56 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Trump's spokeswoman: I cannot guarantee that some ICE agent will not be at the polling station

White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt stated that she cannot guarantee the absence of ICE agents at polling stations during the upcoming parliamentary elections.

Feb 6 • 15:19 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Bauk: The Constitutional Court has 'cut off' Piletić so we can now call him Otpiletić

During a parliamentary debate on the constitutional court's decision regarding personal assistance law, Arsen Bauk accused the ruling party of neglecting people with disabilities, while the opposition demanded an apology from Minister Marin Piletić.

Feb 6 • 13:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Amnesty Law proposed by chavistas in Venezuela does not include pardon for crimes against human rights

The interim president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez, announced a new amnesty law that excludes serious violations of human rights and crimes committed over 27 years of Chavismo during a parliamentary debate.

Feb 5 • 16:08 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Parliamentary free speeches marked by debate on the reception of handball players

The organization of a reception for handball players sparked a heated debate in the Croatian Parliament, with the left opposition claiming violations of local autonomy, law, and the Constitution, while the ruling party countered that the opposition's rhetoric resembled that of the Serbian president.

Feb 3 • 13:21 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Poll. Civic Coalition escapes Law and Justice, Confederation - Confederation

A recent poll indicates that the Civic Coalition would receive 30.9% support in parliamentary elections, placing it ahead of the Law and Justice party despite a slight decrease compared to last month.

Jan 16 • 17:03 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

It's easier to track and freeze crypto assets than to recover a stolen bicycle

A recent presentation at the Parliamentary Team for Crypto Assets and Blockchain Technology highlighted the challenges law enforcement faces in recovering stolen assets, emphasizing the speed and knowledge needed for effective action against clever cybercriminals.

Jan 16 • 03:49 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Parliament: Tension with Kyriakakis and Perka - The Deputy Minister Apologized

During a parliamentary session on the Transport Ministry's bill, tensions escalated between Konstantinos Kyriakakis and Peti Perka, culminating in an apology from the Deputy Minister following heated exchanges.

Jan 15 • 19:59 UTC

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