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🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Three days before the election, Frederiksen proposes the biggest change to work life in over 100 years

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has proposed a significant change in work-life balance for parents just days before the parliamentary elections.

Mar 21 • 15:21 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

The Plumber clashed with Chudárek in the Chamber. The head of Czech Television wants a discussion on key legislation, while the minister wants peace to work

Hynek Chudárek, the director of Czech Television, defended the current model of public media financing during a parliamentary meeting, sparking a discussion with Culture Minister Ota Klempíř.

Mar 19 • 18:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The defense lawyer demands that the Parliamentary Ombudsman investigate the police's work: 'Reprehensible'

A defense lawyer has called for an investigation by the Parliamentary Ombudsman into police methods used in prostitution-related investigations, describing them as 'reprehensible.'

Mar 17 • 18:24 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A. Jakavonytė will work in the European Parliament and Rural Affairs committees instead of K. Starkevičius

A. Jakavonytė is set to succeed K. Starkevičius in parliamentary committees following Starkevičius's resignation, which stems from a corruption investigation.

Mar 17 • 10:32 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

ZZS explains why its deputies did not participate in the debates on Siliņa's government work

Deputies from the Greens and Farmers Union (ZZS) in Latvia did not participate in parliamentary debates regarding the work of Prime Minister Evika Siliņa, choosing instead to avoid a discussion that highlighted their contributions.

Mar 13 • 12:19 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A. Jakavonytė Sworn In to Work in Parliament

A. Jakavonytė has been sworn in to take over a parliamentary seat following K. Starkevičius's resignation.

Mar 12 • 08:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça frees Vorcaro's associate from attending the CPI, and the group president calls it interference

Minister André Mendonça of the Supreme Federal Court ruled that banker Augusto Lima is not required to attend the INSS CPI session, which led to the cancellation of the meeting and accusations of interference in parliamentary work.

Mar 11 • 00:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

MP tells Commons she was left with PTSD after being raped at work event

UK MP Charlotte Nichols shared her traumatic experience of being raped after a parliamentary event, highlighting the long wait for justice and its lasting effects on her mental health.

Mar 10 • 18:26 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The President Will Discuss Spring Session Work with the Seimas Board, and Transparency in Procurements with the Minister

The Lithuanian President is set to meet with the Seimas leadership to discuss legislative initiatives ahead of the spring parliamentary session, including procurement transparency in defense.

Mar 9 • 03:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Akava Wants Changes to Remote Work Practices

The Finnish trade union Akava is pushing for changes in remote work regulations and workplace rights as part of its goals for the upcoming parliamentary elections.

Mar 5 • 08:34 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Saeima Committee Supports Lower Payment for Overtime Work

A Latvian parliamentary committee has backed a proposal to decrease overtime pay from 100% to 50% on weekdays and 75% on holidays, igniting debate between employers and unions.

Mar 4 • 12:24 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Ignas Vėgėlė: Renaming the Seimas faction will be one of the factors determining its further work

Ignas Vėgėlė emphasizes the importance of renaming his parliamentary faction to united, reflecting its three components, which he believes will influence future decisions.

Mar 3 • 19:17 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
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Seimas Council Discussed the Work of the Parliament During Emergencies in a Closed Meeting: Legislative Changes Will Be Needed

The Seimas Council in Lithuania discussed the need for legislative changes to ensure parliamentary operations during emergencies, emphasizing the importance of flexibility and collective agreement among members.

Feb 24 • 08:38 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The CGT confirmed a 24-hour strike for when the labor reform is discussed in the Chamber of Deputies, and warned: "The cost for a promise of formal work is too high"

The CGT announced a 24-hour general strike coinciding with the parliamentary discussion on labor reform, emphasizing the need to protect workers' rights.

Feb 18 • 15:03 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The Grásleppa initiates the parliamentary work

The Speaker of the Althing, Þórunn Sveinbjarnardóttir, has temporarily suspended parliamentary proceedings to hold an urgent meeting with party leaders amid disputes over a legislative proposal regarding fishing regulations in Iceland's territorial waters.

Feb 17 • 14:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Hypocrite' Farage demands an END to working from home as major flaw exposed

Nigel Farage has called for an end to working from home, claiming it promotes a poor work ethic, while facing accusations of hypocrisy due to his own parliamentary absences.

Feb 10 • 18:18 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

PAN and PRI support two days of rest and five days of work in 40-hour Reform

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.

Feb 10 • 09:05 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Mayor calls DSB CEO's story about 'dedicated' employees 'grossly misleading'

The Mayor criticized DSB CEO Flemming Jensen's portrayal of employees as 'dedicated' during a parliamentary hearing following a workplace inspection by the Danish Working Environment Authority.

Feb 6 • 15:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Mrak Taritaš: Why wait a year? Let the new minister immediately abolish the tax on pensions

The HSS, GLAS, and DOSIP parliamentary group is urging the immediate abolition of the pension tax, arguing that pensions are property rights, not income, and the new minister should not delay the relief for retirees who want to work.

Feb 5 • 11:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

The Finnish Parliament has completed its survey on harassment - "Harassment and inappropriate treatment has occurred in the parliament"

The Finnish Parliament has finalized a survey revealing instances of harassment and inappropriate behavior, particularly towards parliamentary assistants, discussed in a work safety committee meeting led by MP Oskari Valtola.

Feb 4 • 11:18 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

PASOK sources on the closing of the OPKEPE examination: The organized cover-up method by the Maximos Mansion is complete

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.

Feb 3 • 14:49 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

MPs reveal role of Zelenskyy's Office new head in work with parliament

Kyrylo Budanov, the new head of the President's Office, is actively working to influence parliamentary decisions, primarily delegating responsibilities to Davyd Arakhamiia.

Feb 3 • 10:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The Congress identifies the altercations of Vito Quiles and Bertrand Ndongo as "serious infractions": "It severely harms the work of other journalists"

The Congress has deemed the incidents involving Vito Quiles and Bertrand Ndongo as serious violations that significantly disrupt the work of other journalists, as outlined in reports from the Parliamentary Communication Advisory Council.

Jan 14 • 14:03 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Léa Salamé, Rachida Dati, Élise Lucet... The inquiry commission on public broadcasting summons new personalities

The parliamentary inquiry commission on public broadcasting will resume its work on January 19, with new personalities summoned for hearings, as detailed by its president Jérémie Patrier-Leitus.

Jan 13 • 18:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Constitutional Court against the funnel law to parliamentary work

The Constitutional Court begins the year 2026 with important rulings aimed at restoring the prestige of parliamentary institutions by defending the rights of parliamentarians who represent citizens.

Jan 13 • 17:37 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Controversial issues on the agenda are increasing

The President of the Althingi expects an increase in agenda items as parliamentary work resumes, with calls for cross-political cooperation on children's and youth issues.

Jan 13 • 12:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Baden-Württemberg: Work hard, win elections

Manuel Hagel, the leader of the CDU parliamentary group in Baden-Württemberg, is spending considerable time outside his political area, visiting cities like Heidenheim and Heilbronn, as well as traveling to Athen and Boston, hinting he may be preparing for greater political ambitions.

Jan 7 • 10:42 UTC

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