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🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Center Party, Isamaa, and independent deputies seek the repeal of ETS2

The Center Party and Isamaa, along with independent deputies, have proposed a parliamentary motion to the European Commission and member states to initiate a comprehensive reform of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) and repeal ETS2.

Mar 23 • 05:33 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Update for NSW portable bonds scheme, as user-fee called into question

The NSW government is set to trial a Smart Rental Bonds system that allows renters to transfer their bond from one property to another before its full launch in mid-2026.

Mar 23 • 01:49 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

As One Nation's Vote Soars, SA Supporters Explain Their Reasons

Support for One Nation has surged in South Australia, driven by voter frustration with the two-party system and concerns about migration.

Mar 23 • 01:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Tere Sammallahti, aspiring leader of the National Coalition Party, would overhaul Finland's drug policy and pension system

Tere Sammallahti, a Member of Parliament from the National Coalition Party, aims to significantly reform Finland's drug policy and pension system, despite facing challenges in garnering support for these changes.

Mar 22 • 19:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The National Coalition completely rejects Kaikkonen's pension ceiling idea

The National Coalition Party in Finland has strongly opposed the proposal by Antti Kaikkonen for a pension ceiling, arguing it would undermine the core principles of the pension system and lead to increased pension contributions.

Mar 20 • 17:42 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Osaka Chapter of the Liberal Democratic Party Introduces New System to Uncover Candidates for Next Spring's Unified Local Elections

The Osaka chapter of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party has announced the introduction of a new system to foster candidates for the upcoming unified local elections in April.

Mar 20 • 11:10 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Cho Kuk: We need to reflect on the process of discussing the prosecution reform bill... Yellow light is on for the government's operation system

Cho Kuk, the leader of the Justice Party, emphasized the need for reflection on the discussions surrounding the prosecution reform bill, stating that the internal conflicts have raised concerns about the government's operational system.

Mar 20 • 06:07 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Doctor and Vice-chairman of KDH Stachura / Lexmann does not influence Majerský, her influence on the party leader is harmless

Peter Stachura discusses the dynamics within the KDH party and his aspirations to reform Slovakia's healthcare system amidst internal challenges.

Mar 19 • 23:12 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Metron Analysis Poll: Gains for ND, Decline of 'Anti-System' Parties - Do Greeks Want Nuclear Energy?

A new poll by Metron Analysis shows increased political support for Greece's ruling New Democracy party amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 19 • 17:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major changes for every learner driver from May 2026

Learner drivers in the UK will face new regulations from May 2026 aimed at preventing third-party bookings for driving tests and ensuring a fairer system.

Mar 18 • 11:44 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Poland's largest opposition party calls on the government to withdraw from the ETS

Poland's largest opposition party, Law and Justice (PiS), has proposed a resolution urging the government to initiate the withdrawal process from the emissions trading system (ETS).

Mar 17 • 14:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

New DVSA Announcement Confirms May and June 2026 Dates for Driving Test Rules Change

The DVSA has announced new driving test rules set to take effect in May and June 2026, aiming to streamline the booking process and curb exploitation by third-party services.

Mar 17 • 11:43 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] Agreement on Prosecutorial Reform that Alleviates Concerns Over ‘Prosecutorial Domination’

The Democratic Party of Korea, together with the government, announced a revised bill for a prosecution agency that aims to address public concerns over prosecutorial overreach and will be brought to the National Assembly for discussion.

Mar 17 • 10:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Election rival plans to dismantle Orbán's empire with top managers

Hungarian opposition party Tisza is seeking to appoint top business executives to government positions if they win the upcoming parliamentary elections to dismantle Viktor Orbán's entrenched system.

Mar 16 • 18:30 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The EU activates a Rapid Response System to combat disinformation ahead of the Hungarian parliamentary elections

The EU has initiated a Rapid Response System to counter Russian disinformation aimed at supporting Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his Fidesz party ahead of upcoming parliamentary elections.

Mar 16 • 18:05 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

ELAK did not support the Isamaa proposal to reform the ETS system

The Estonian Parliament's European Union Affairs Committee (ELAK) declined to back the Isamaa party's proposal to reform the European Union's Emissions Trading System (ETS) ahead of an upcoming European Council meeting.

Mar 16 • 14:44 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Strengthening of prisons with participation of police and military enters debate and has the votes

A bill to strengthen the penitentiary system in Ecuador is set to be debated by lawmakers, supported by the ruling party and its allies.

Mar 16 • 14:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Sasin: We're exiting the ETS. Just as well PiS could announce a Polexit

Jacek Sasin of PiS stated that the party plans to exit the EU's Emissions Trading System (ETS), suggesting this could have drastic implications for Poland's energy sector.

Mar 14 • 13:10 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Järvan: gathering money for the second pension pillar, but this is very bad for the state

Kristjan Järvan, a member of the Isamaa party and a critic of the pension system, advocates for voluntary contributions to the second pension pillar while expressing concern about its implications for the state's sustainability.

Mar 13 • 14:23 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Celebrate Failure

The article discusses how the Mexican government, led by Morena, seems to embrace failure following the rejection of a proposed constitutional reform to the electoral model and party system.

Mar 13 • 10:55 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Preferably with cash for the Friday party. The largest banks report night outages

Major Czech banks will undergo overnight outages affecting online payments and mobile transactions this weekend, urging customers to use cash instead.

Mar 13 • 09:36 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Meloni on the referendum: 'Don't be afraid to prefer the people over the elites'

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni urged citizens to support reforms in the justice system and prioritize the needs of the public over established elites during a party event in Milan.

Mar 12 • 17:49 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Gwangju Citizens’ Group Calls for Expanded Voting Rights and Electoral System Reform Ahead of First Integrated Mayor Election

A coalition of civic groups in Gwangju demands electoral reforms to enhance citizens' voting rights ahead of the upcoming local elections.

Mar 12 • 07:19 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Removal of nobles from the House of Lords of the British Parliament

The British House of Lords will no longer include seats inherited by dukes, earls, and marquises as a new agreement was reached to eliminate this longstanding system.

Mar 11 • 15:33 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

S warns of healthcare criminals

The Swedish Social Democratic Party is raising alarms about criminals entering the healthcare system and is proposing a licensing requirement for new healthcare businesses.

Mar 11 • 14:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Powerful moment as Labour MP describes 'agony' of wait for justice after rape

Labour MP Charlotte Nichols shared her personal experience of waiting 1,088 days for justice following her rape during a parliamentary debate on court reforms.

Mar 10 • 19:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Finns Party became enthusiastic about the removal of pensions for immigrants: Initiative submitted to Parliament

A proposal has been submitted to the Finnish Parliament to eliminate pensions for immigrants as a means to strengthen the pension system's sustainability.

Mar 10 • 18:05 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Moon Hyung-bae: 'Distortion of Law Crime, Legislation by the National Assembly Must Be Respected... I Have Also Been Reported Multiple Times'

Former Constitutional Court Chief Justice Moon Hyung-bae emphasized the importance of respecting the legislation of the 'Judicial Three Laws' led by the Democratic Party, while discussing the implications of the 'distortion of law' crime.

Mar 10 • 07:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: No Acceptance of Changes and Reappointment of Prosecutors – “Be Cautious of Burning the Whole House to Catch Bedbugs”

President Yoon has expressed his firm stance against radical reforms aimed at the prosecution system while cautioning against overly emotional approaches that could harm the integrity of needed changes.

Mar 9 • 13:23 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Conservatives want to stop ‘abuse’ of asylum system: Michelle Rempel Garner

The Conservative Party of Canada aims to address perceived abuses in the asylum system by challenging bogus claims and advocating for reduced benefits for rejected claimants.

Mar 9 • 10:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] The Bill for the Public Prosecutor's Office and the Serious Crimes Investigation Office Must Align with the Principles of 'Judicial Reform' Through Party-Government Cooperation

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol emphasizes careful judicial reform while addressing dissent within his party regarding the government's proposed reforms to the prosecutorial system.

Mar 9 • 09:52 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Democratic Party Abandons Citizen Jury System for Gwangju Unified Market Mayor Race, Complicating Candidates' Calculations

The Democratic Party of Korea has decided not to adopt a citizen jury system for selecting candidates for the mayor of Gwangju, leading to a complicated situation among the candidates.

Mar 9 • 05:45 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The party "We Change the Rules" hopes for 51 seats in the Saeima, supporters will be advocates for changing the electoral system

A newly formed political party in Latvia is focusing on changing the electoral system to allow voters to choose individual candidates instead of party lists, alongside reducing bureaucracy and tax burdens.

Mar 9 • 03:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The president of the Autonomous Party: "The system is 'entrepreneurial-killing', it seems designed to kill those who want to do something different"

The president of the Autonomous Party criticizes existing organizations for failing to effectively represent the interests of self-employed individuals in Spain.

Mar 8 • 23:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Supreme Court's Cancellation Application Will Be Implemented This Week... The Constitutional Court Will Explain Practical Procedures Directly on the 10th

The Constitutional Court of South Korea is set to implement a system that allows for the cancellation of final court rulings that infringe on the fundamental rights of a party involved in a lawsuit, with practical procedures being discussed to clarify any potential confusion.

Mar 8 • 08:38 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Election in Baden-Württemberg: How large will the next state parliament be?

The upcoming election in Baden-Württemberg introduces a significant change, allowing 16-year-olds to vote, alongside the traditional dual-vote system.

Mar 6 • 15:18 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Lidegaard draws a red line: Will not change pensions without blue parties

Radikale leader Martin Lidegaard insists that any changes to the pension system must include both red and blue parties in Denmark.

Mar 6 • 14:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Shabana Mahmood accused of mimicking Trump as she announces immigration plans

Shabana Mahmood's proposed changes to the immigration system have drawn criticism for resembling Donald Trump's policies, sparking backlash from within her party.

Mar 5 • 14:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Justice condemns uncle for child rape during family party in MS

A man has been sentenced to 17 years and 22 days in prison for raping his 7-year-old niece during a family gathering in Corumbá, Brazil, after the victim disclosed the abuse years later.

Mar 5 • 11:37 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

More parties, more society

The article discusses the historical context and consequences of Mexico's party system established in the Constitution, inherited from a state party regime that distrusted citizen voting.

Mar 5 • 10:25 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NNPP asks INEC to restore public trust in electoral process

The New Nigeria People’s Party urges the Independent National Electoral Commission to focus on rebuilding public confidence in the electoral system, stating that internal party disputes are not the main reason for voter apathy.

Mar 5 • 08:01 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

From Pluralities to Party Financing: The 6 Key Points of Sheinbaum's Electoral Reform

Claudia Sheinbaum's initiative to reform Mexico's electoral system has sparked significant legislative debate as it was formally introduced to the Chamber of Deputies.

Mar 5 • 02:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Parvel Pruunsild considers the criminal case against him and Isamaa a stain on the Estonian judicial system

Parvel Pruunsild argues that a recent criminal case against him and the Isamaa party is a pretext by the prosecution to access his personal data.

Mar 3 • 19:14 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Cho Hee-dae: 'Judicial System Undermined Without Basis'... Direct Rebuttal of Court Distrust

Korea’s Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae expressed strong opposition to the newly instituted judicial reforms and highlighted the growing tension between the judiciary and the ruling Democratic Party.

Mar 3 • 11:07 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Technology-driven registration boosting APC electoral edge, says national chair

The National Chairman of Nigeria's APC credits a technology-based registration system for improving the party's electoral strength and membership.

Mar 2 • 17:09 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] Jang Dong-hyuk, Who Raised Conspiracy Theories After 'Election Fraud Debate'

Jang Dong-hyuk, the leader of the People Power Party, has proposed a task force for election system reform following a controversial debate where participants echoed conspiracy theories about election fraud.

Mar 2 • 09:23 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Almost 5 per cent of Tasmania's health budget spent on locum nurses

Tasmania's healthcare system spent over $105 million on temporary nurses in 2024-25, marking a substantial increase since 2020.

Mar 1 • 18:37 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

An Era of 26 Supreme Court Justices...To Prevent Weakness in Lower Courts, Research Judges Must Be Increased

A recent bill to increase South Korea's Supreme Court justices from 14 to 26 has sparked concerns about the potential negative impact on lower court capacities and the independence of judicial interpretations.

Mar 1 • 11:40 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Expert: the possibility of withdrawing second-level pension savings would mean temporary celebrations

Discussions in Latvia are intensifying on allowing citizens to withdraw their second-level pension savings, with significant public support for the initiative despite opposition from the Finance Ministry.

Feb 28 • 10:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Renting 73,000 hectares: a company advances in a disruptive system to cultivate third-party fields

A new agricultural model in Argentina aims to improve soil management by extending lease agreements and conducting continuous soil monitoring.

Feb 28 • 09:09 UTC

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