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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.

The Christian Democratic Party (KrF) in Norway has secured a parliamentary majority for a proposal requiring schools to offer religious services during school hours.

The Christian Democrats (KrF) have secured a parliamentary majority for a proposal requiring Norwegian schools to offer church services during school hours.

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković addressed the media following a parliamentary majority meeting, welcoming a new member and discussing tensions regarding recent behavior of some members.

The Italian Antimafia Commission approved a majority report on the misconduct related to political dossier investigations, sparking controversy over high-profile prosecutors.

A new survey indicates that while 53% of citizens believe a third term for New Democracy is likely, there are significant doubts regarding achieving a governmental majority.

Rob Jetten has been sworn in as the new Prime Minister of the Netherlands, leading a coalition government despite lacking a parliamentary majority.

The Argentine lower house has passed a controversial labor market reform supported by President Javier Milei, despite national strikes by unions protesting the changes.

Morena's parliamentary leader Ricardo Monreal acknowledged the lack of consensus regarding electoral reform but confirmed that his party would back Claudia Sheinbaum's initiative despite uncertainties in securing the necessary majority for approval.

In Bangladesh's 13th parliamentary elections, the BNP secured a significant majority while the Indian BJP managed to win just one seat, amidst the rejection of several smaller parties with similar symbols to those in India.

A top aide to Bangladesh's BNP leader states that the incoming government will renegotiate unfavorable trade agreements with the US after winning a significant parliamentary majority.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has secured over a two-thirds majority in the parliamentary elections, according to the election commission.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has won the parliamentary election with a significant majority of over two-thirds of the seats in the Jatiya Sangsad.

Tarique Rahman's party, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), achieved a significant majority in the Bangladeshi parliamentary elections, positioning him as the likely next Prime Minister.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has achieved significant success in the recent parliamentary elections, obtaining a large portion of the seats required for a majority.

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.

The ruling Liberal Democratic Party won 233 out of 465 seats in Japan's legislative elections, securing a parliamentary majority.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is reportedly securing a parliamentary majority for her party, preparing for potential military confrontations with China.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party has won a significant parliamentary majority, allowing her to pursue her economic and defense agenda.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's ruling party is projected to win a decisive majority in the parliamentary elections, significantly increasing their seats in the House of Representatives.

According to doorstep surveys, Japan's ruling party is set to gain a majority in the lower house ahead of early parliamentary elections.

Japan is experiencing its first national elections in decades during a snowy February, with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party expected to retain a majority.

In Japan's parliamentary elections, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to secure a significant victory, potentially regaining an absolute majority.

Takaichi expresses optimism about achieving a majority for her party in the upcoming elections in Iceland.

Thailand is holding parliamentary elections today, with no party expected to achieve an absolute majority, leading to likely coalition negotiations.

Voting is underway in early parliamentary elections in Japan, with projections indicating the ruling LDP is likely to secure a majority.

Polling stations in Japan have opened for the parliamentary lower house election, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's conservative party expected to gain a majority.

Labor is presented with a unique opportunity to address the housing crisis in Australia due to its parliamentary majority and the chaotic state of the opposition, as highlighted by the potential sale of Defence properties for new housing developments.

Frp invites other parties in Parliament to discuss initiating an independent investigation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with a parliamentary majority in favor but details of the investigation yet to be determined.

KrF leader Dag-Inge Ulstein emphasizes the necessity for an independent investigation into the Foreign Ministry following serious revelations related to Epstein, urging total transparency and accountability.

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.

Thailand's reform party is making another attempt to secure a majority in the upcoming parliamentary elections, having been banned twice before.

The article discusses the formation of a new government in the Netherlands without a parliamentary majority, emphasizing the traditional Dutch approach of 'poldering'—engaging in intensive negotiations and inclusiveness despite past rare references to the term.

The SV party is exploring alternative solutions to ensure power supply to Melkøya without onshore wind power or unclean gas power plants, amidst a parliamentary majority's push to prohibit land electricity use.

Sources from the PASOK party criticize the parliamentary majority of New Democracy regarding the conclusion of the investigation committee's work on OPKEPE, accusing them of deliberately omitting key witnesses.

Prime Minister Andrej Plenković criticized the We Can political group after a parliamentary majority meeting where current topics, including the reception of handball players, were discussed.

Prime Minister Andrej Plenković addressed the parliamentary majority, expressing enthusiasm for the reception of the handball team and confirming government support for the organization of the event after a lack of agreement between the City and the Croatian Handball Federation.

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has managed to approve the state budget for 2026 despite lacking a parliamentary majority, challenging predictions of his imminent political downfall.

The French government has suspended budget debates until Tuesday as it grapples with a lack of majority and parliamentary setbacks, while considering invoking special measures to advance the budget.

The Constitutional Court rules against vetoes imposed on the opposition by Ayuso's absolute majority and will decide on a law that enabled the PP to control various oversight bodies.

The article discusses the cancellation of the leadership vote for the Poland 2050 party, the details of a repeat vote, the potential return of Szymon Hołownia, key ideological differences between factions, and concerns about the party's parliamentary majority.

Voters in Benin cast their ballots in legislative and local elections amid moderate to high turnout, unaffected by a recent coup attempt, with a focus on securing a supportive parliamentary majority ahead of upcoming presidential elections.

Ahead of local government elections, South Africa's ANC has announced a six-point reform plan to regain public support after losing its parliamentary majority in the 2024 elections.

The SPD's coalition with the BSW in Brandenburg faced challenges from the start, leading to its eventual failure due to a lack of parliamentary majority following the 2024 election.

The SPD/BSW coalition in Brandenburg has collapsed as it has lost its majority due to the departure of three BSW parliamentary representatives, according to Minister President Woidke.

An electoral forecast predicts that the Civic Coalition (KO) will win but won't be able to govern, with fragmented results showing the PiS party at 28.3%, Konfederacja at 13.3%, and Grzegorz Braun's Konfederacja Korony Polskiej at 8.2%.

The recent parliamentary elections in Kosovo have left the nationalist party Self-Determination without an absolute majority, maintaining the political paralysis in the region for nearly a year.

Slovak President Peter Pellegrini has signed an amendment to the Criminal Code while attempting to distance himself from responsibility, stating that the government and parliamentary majority hold accountability for its content.

The election results in Kosovo have confirmed the political dominance of Albin Kurti and the Self-Determination Movement, gaining around 49.3% of the votes, which effectively places him near an independent parliamentary majority, despite the outcome often being seen as unfavorable for Belgrade but practically aligning with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić.

The nationalist Vetevendosje party, led by Prime Minister Albin Kurti, is leading in Kosovo's parliamentary election with 45.7% of the votes, though it remains unclear if this will secure an absolute majority in the 120-seat parliament.