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🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The plan of Moncloa for the crisis of the war in Iran: shield for the vulnerable and a 'recasting' of measures that the Congress rejected

The Spanish government is finalizing a plan to address rising prices due to the war in Iran, amid political pressure and with the need to comply with European Commission guidelines.

Mar 20 • 01:07 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Another conflict with Pro: Ritondo will not preside over the Bicameral Intelligence Commission due to the fight between Karina Milei and Santiago Caputo

The internal conflict between Karina Milei and Santiago Caputo has resulted in Cristian Ritondo not being appointed to preside over the Bicameral Intelligence Commission.

Mar 19 • 13:32 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

On Inquiry into Possible Violations of 'Nemuno aušra' Car Rentals – Recess

The Electoral Commission of Lithuania has postponed discussions on the 'Nemuno aušra' party's car rental violations until next week after a recent investigation uncovered missing documents related to political activities.

Mar 19 • 08:18 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Deputies: the Government delays the formation of the Political Trial Commission while the $LIBRA case advances

The Argentine government delays the establishment of a crucial Political Trial Commission amid ongoing implications of the $LIBRA case.

Mar 18 • 19:46 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Malawi: Tension, Stakes Rise As Voters Head to Crucial By-Elections Today

Malawi is conducting crucial by-elections in four constituencies and nine wards, with heightened political tensions and a call for calm from the Electoral Commission.

Mar 17 • 13:27 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Wrestling: How much substance is there to CM Mamata Banerjee's allegations, with the Election Commission surrounding TMC?

The political tension in West Bengal escalates ahead of the elections as both Mamata Banerjee and BJP's Suvendu Adhikari prepare for a rematch in pivotal constituencies.

Mar 17 • 13:14 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

European Commission President: The EU will help restore the operation of the "Druzba" pipeline

The European Commission is providing technical support and funding to assist in the restoration of the Druzba oil pipeline, which has been out of service since January due to damage from a Russian attack, causing political tensions between Kyiv and Hungary.

Mar 17 • 09:48 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

South Africa: Victims of apartheid weary of a paralyzed inquiry commission

Victims of apartheid in South Africa express frustration over delays in a commission investigating political interference and justice failures involving unamnestied criminals from the apartheid era.

Mar 17 • 04:11 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Biennale, the letter of the commission. Giuli receives the documents on the Moscow pavilion

The Biennale is set to deliver crucial documents to Italy's Ministry of Culture, marking a significant moment in an international political-diplomatic controversy and a personal clash between Minister Alessandro Giuli and Foundation President Pietrangelo Buttafuoco.

Mar 17 • 00:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Far-left House Dem pushes land reparations for descendants of American slaves

Progressive Rep. Shri Thanedar has introduced a bill in Congress to establish a commission for federal land reparations for the descendants of American slaves, despite facing significant political challenges.

Mar 16 • 18:45 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Election Commission to Break the Cycle of Irregularities in Bengal Elections

The Election Commission aims to ensure fair elections in West Bengal by implementing live broadcasting of voting and deploying extensive security forces for the upcoming election phases.

Mar 16 • 10:57 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Alesp calls Eduardo Bolsonaro a deputy, not ex, at a presidency event

The São Paulo Legislative Assembly officially referred to Eduardo Bolsonaro as a deputy during a formal act, emphasizing his continued political relevance.

Mar 12 • 18:39 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Terrorism Concept to Include Political Activities’ Amendment… Human Rights Commission to Express Concerns About Violating Basic Rights

The National Human Rights Commission of Korea has expressed concerns about a proposed amendment to the anti-terrorism law that would expand the definition of terrorism to include actions aimed at obstructing political party activities.

Mar 12 • 04:48 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Former scandal-plagued Illinois 'super mayor' eyes political comeback as a Republican in Georgia

Tiffany Henyard, a former Illinois mayor embroiled in scandals, is attempting a political comeback in Georgia as a Republican candidate for the Fulton County Commission.

Mar 11 • 18:19 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Automobiles, protectionism, immigration… The major turnarounds of the European Commission since 2024

The article discusses how international tensions and political shifts have prompted Ursula von der Leyen to redefine priorities for the European Commission since 2024.

Mar 11 • 14:47 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Fico published pictures of Šimečka and Korčok in straitjackets / A bold attack from a person whom hundreds of psychiatrists deemed incompetent, responds Šimečka

Robert Fico posted edited images of politicians Ivan Korčok and Michal Šimečka in straitjackets as part of a political dispute over energy negotiations with the European Commission.

Mar 10 • 18:24 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

R. Motuzas: We cannot solve the truck problems in Belarus because the regime exploits it for pressure

R. Motuzas highlights that truck issues in Belarus are being politically exploited, particularly following Lithuania's closure of its border with Belarus as a response to the regime's actions.

Mar 10 • 08:13 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

In Latvia, 7 municipalities ignored the opportunity to obtain free items for crisis situations

Seven municipalities in Latvia failed to apply for free crisis-related items offered by the State Fire and Rescue Service, attributing their inaction to the inefficiency of the Civil Protection Commission and previous political leadership.

Mar 8 • 10:56 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

The Party of Small Donations with Million-Euro Revenues: Who Are the Donors of Možemo?

The Croatian Electoral Commission revealed Možemo's financial report, exposing the identities of notable donors contributing to the leftist party's funding.

Mar 7 • 20:00 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China’s last CMC general urges more ‘political rectification’ in PLA centenary countdown

China's last Central Military Commission general calls for increased political rectification and loyalty to the party in the countdown to the People's Liberation Army centenary.

Mar 6 • 09:52 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ogun Ombudsman urges peaceful, issue-based campaigns for 2027

The Federal Commissioner of the Public Complaints Commission in Ogun State has called for peaceful and issue-based campaigns as political actors prepare for the 2027 elections.

Mar 5 • 13:17 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

EU warns Georgia: Strengthened supervision of foreign funding is incompatible with the path to the EU

The European Commission has warned Georgia that a proposed law that expands the definition of foreign 'donations' and could criminalize political activism is incompatible with its hopes of EU membership.

Mar 4 • 16:05 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

INEC raises the alarm over litigation, internal crises in parties

The Independent National Electoral Commission of Nigeria warns of disruptive legal battles and internal conflicts within political parties, jeopardizing democratic processes.

Mar 4 • 15:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Oh Se-hoon: 'Conspiracy theory of indictment before the election'... remained silent on question of polling commission to Myung-tae-kyun

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon claims that the timing of his indictment is suspiciously aligned with the upcoming election, raising concerns over political motivations.

Mar 4 • 01:47 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Children and Social Media: How the EU Commission Impedes Youth Protection on the Internet

Germany's political efforts to regulate social media access for children face significant obstacles from the EU Commission.

Mar 3 • 06:52 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Financial Services Commission supports SMEs with 13.3 trillion won due to instability in the Middle East

South Korea's Financial Services Commission is implementing a financial support program worth 13.3 trillion won for small and medium-sized enterprises affected by the political instability in the Middle East.

Mar 3 • 00:38 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The Oversight Commission shifts its agenda towards the irregular issuance of licenses and registrations in various municipalities across the country

The Oversight Commission of the National Assembly of Ecuador is investigating the irregularities in the issuance of driving licenses and vehicle registrations in various municipalities after completing a political trial against a judicial official.

Mar 2 • 13:00 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Zelenskyy explains why date for EU accession matters for Ukraine after von der Leyen's remarks

President Zelenskyy emphasizes the importance of a specific timeline for Ukraine's EU accession in light of comments from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Mar 2 • 12:55 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: APC Expresses Confidence in INEC Timetable, Says It's Fair to All Political Parties

The All Progressives Congress (APC) of Ondo State shows support for the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) 2027 election timetable, calling it fair and realistic for all parties involved.

Mar 2 • 05:33 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Cricket World Cup Winner, Footballer... Names from Bengal's Voter List under Investigation Post SIR

The Election Commission of West Bengal has released a voter list containing approximately 60 lakh names categorized as 'under adjudication', including that of Indian women's cricket team member Richa Ghosh, leading to political tensions with claims of electoral malpractice.

Mar 2 • 04:53 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

“The Conservative Administration's Past Is the Cause, and Conservatives Need to Act More Actively” [Goodbye Truth and Reconciliation Commission⑳]

The article discusses the transition from the second to the third Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Korea, highlighting the importance of recognizing past injustices and the need for political responsibility and support for victims of historical abuses.

Mar 1 • 23:59 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Proposal to Require the Central Electoral Commission to Create Electronic Signature Collection Forms for Citizens

A member of the Lithuanian Parliament proposed amendments to create electronic signature collection forms for elections, enabling better management and visibility of the collection process for political entities.

Mar 1 • 10:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Promises, ghost commission and working nucleus: what is known about the investigation that points to embezzlement in social projects in TO

An investigation into a social project aimed at vulnerable youth in Palmas revealed embezzlement of public funds that were funneled through ghost companies and political agents.

Feb 28 • 21:20 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The VRK has terminated the investigation into Ignas Vėgėlė's podcast

The Lithuanian State Commission for Elections (VRK) has discontinued an investigation into a podcast hosted by political figure Ignas Vėgėlė due to the absence of compensatory broadcasting revenue and proper labeling as political advertisement.

Feb 28 • 07:05 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

On your marks, set, go: Parties race against May deadline for primaries

Political parties in Nigeria are under a tight deadline of 91 days to conduct primaries for the 2027 elections following a revised timetable issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Feb 28 • 00:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Commission decides to archive complaint against councilor Brisa Bracchi (PT) in Natal City Hall

The special committee of the Natal City Hall has decided to archive a complaint against councilor Brisa Bracchi concerning alleged misuse of public funds for a political event.

Feb 27 • 12:27 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Analysis of the EC's abortion decision: A futile victory for pro-abortion advocates that even the right is not happy with

The European Commission's recent stance on abortion financing reflects ongoing contentious debates and differing reactions across the political spectrum in Europe.

Feb 27 • 10:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Demand for Voting in One Phase in Tamil Nadu, Appeal to ECI to Stop Freebies

Political parties in Tamil Nadu are urging the Election Commission of India to conduct elections in a single phase and to impose strict regulations on the use of money and distribution of freebies during elections.

Feb 26 • 14:37 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
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

VRK, STT, FNTT and the General Prosecutor's Office confirmed receiving a request regarding the financing of 'Aušra' members

Lithuania's electoral commission, along with anti-corruption and prosecutorial bodies, has received and registered a request concerning the financing of the political party 'Nemuno Aušra'.

Feb 25 • 11:47 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The grillino could not have not known: All cases of political spying

The Italian Anti-Mafia Commission asserts that Federico Cafiero De Raho was likely aware of illegal political spying during his tenure.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Dossier Investigations, Gasparri: "Today a parliamentary document reveals who De Raho is: the grillini should apologize"

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

Feb 24 • 21:04 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
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Dossier Investigations, the Circle Tightens on de Raho. Gasparri: "The PD Distorts the Truth"

The Italian Anti-Mafia Commission has approved a major report detailing alleged illegal activities by military personnel linked to political figures and economic actors.

Feb 24 • 15:39 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The majority association of judges conveys to Brussels its "concern" about political attacks on the Judiciary

The Spanish judges' association has expressed concerns to the EU regarding political attacks undermining judicial independence.

Feb 24 • 10:56 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

To Ensure the Independence and Autonomy of the Broadcasting Media Communication Review Commission [Why]

The article critiques the recent changes to the Broadcasting Media Communication Review Act in South Korea, pointing out concerns over political influence and the commission's independence.

Feb 23 • 08:23 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

2027: INEC to unveil new timetable

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to review the Electoral Act 2026 and release a new timetable for the 2027 elections amid demands from political parties.

Feb 22 • 00:42 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Czarzasty does not give up on Nawrocki. The Venice Commission will again deal with Polish matters

Political tensions in Poland escalate as Włodzimierz Czarzasty critiques a new presidential judicial reform proposed by Karol Nawrocki, citing severe penalties for judiciary non-compliance.

Feb 20 • 13:54 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The chairwoman of the election commission revealed why an investigation was initiated regarding the funding of 'Nemunas Aušra'

An investigation has been initiated into the potential illegal funding of the political party 'Nemunas Aušra,' allegedly involving over €130,000 in undisclosed donations.

Feb 19 • 17:06 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

LIVE - Inquiry commission on public broadcasting: 'I have never made a decision based on my political opinions,' assures the editorial director of Radio France

The editorial director of Radio France, Vincent Meslet, emphasizes that his decisions are independent of his political opinions during an inquiry into public broadcasting.

Feb 19 • 15:37 UTC

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