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🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Taxi Strike: The bill in Parliament on Monday – Gathering by SAT

A new transportation bill by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport is set for discussion and voting in the Greek Parliament next Monday, amidst ongoing taxi strike protests organized by SAT.

Mar 20 • 15:15 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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Bill for the Establishment of the Public Prosecution Service Introduced in the National Assembly... Passage Delayed Until Tomorrow due to Filibuster by People Power Party

The bill to establish a Public Prosecution Service has been introduced in the South Korean National Assembly, facing a filibuster from the People Power Party, which opposes the reform.

Mar 19 • 08:59 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Blocking Prosecutor's Investigation Interference"... The Party, Government, and Blue House Finalize the Bill for the Serious Crimes Investigation Department and the Public Prosecution Department

The Democratic Party of Korea has adopted the final amendments to the establishment law of the Serious Crimes Investigation Department and the Public Prosecution Department, signaling an end to conflicts over judicial reforms within the ruling party.

Mar 17 • 10:00 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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The government, party, and Blue House establish multiple barriers against prosecutor's investigation interference - Division of opinions on the abolishment of special investigation authority

The Democratic Party of Korea has amended a bill to establish the Serious Crimes Investigation Office, focusing on preventing prosecutor interference in investigations following prolonged negotiations among party members.

Mar 17 • 09:25 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] Jeong Cheong-rae: 'Prosecutorial Reform Bill to be Processed in National Assembly on the 19th... Agreement Reached Among Party, Government, and Blue House'

Jeong Cheong-rae, leader of the Democratic Party, announced that the prosecutorial reform bill will be processed in the National Assembly on the 19th after reaching an agreement among the party, government, and Blue House.

Mar 17 • 00:37 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Speeding Up the Processing of the Prosecutorial Reform Bill at the Plenary Session on the 19th... Will Jeong Cheong-rae End the 'Tightrope Walk'?

The Democratic Party of Korea is accelerating the legislative process for the establishment of the Serious Crime Investigation Agency and the Prosecutorial Agency, aiming to pass the bill in a parliamentary session on the 19th.

Mar 16 • 11:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] The ‘Prosecutor Reform’ Bill Must Reflect Public Concerns and Enhance Completeness

President Lee Jae-myung emphasized the swift passage of the prosecutor reform bill during meetings with first-term lawmakers from his party.

Mar 16 • 11:06 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Legislative Assembly to debate the bill to strengthen the prison system on March 17

On March 17, Ecuador's National Assembly will discuss a bill aimed at reforming and strengthening the country's prison system.

Mar 15 • 19:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Income assessment brought a "surplus bill" to Lahden entrepreneur - entrepreneurs are eagerly awaiting a solution to the pension contribution reform

Finnish entrepreneurs, including a coffee roasting couple from Lahti, are facing significant increases in pension contributions due to new income assessment regulations.

Mar 12 • 07:22 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Prosecutor Must Be Under Civilian Control

An editorial discusses the internal conflicts within the ruling party regarding the government's prosecutorial reform bill and the issues of the proposed structure for the prosecution service.

Mar 11 • 08:50 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"France must not lose this match": McCourt, Kang, and Ligue 1 presidents put pressure on the Lecornu government

Ligue 1 club presidents are urging the French government to prioritize a governance reform bill for professional football amid an ongoing crisis in the sport.

Mar 11 • 05:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

After her father's addiction led to a $91K gambling spiral, GOP Rep Erin Houchin pushes addiction reform

Rep. Erin Houchin is advocating for a new bill aimed at providing support for those struggling with gambling addiction, following her father's experience with the issue.

Mar 10 • 20:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Flip-flopping Nigel Farage shifts Iran war stance as fears mount over bill hikes

Nigel Farage has changed his position on the Iran war amid rising energy costs, now opposing British involvement after previously advocating for it.

Mar 10 • 14:55 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Virginia Dems send Spanberger bill that could let some repeat offenders out without secured bond, expert warns

A Virginia bill aimed at reducing bond requirements for repeat offenders has raised concerns about public safety according to experts.

Mar 9 • 20:57 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Raidma: the issue of the state defense court should be resolved with a separate bill

Mati Raidma from the Reform Party suggests that the issue of the state defense court in Estonia should be handled through a separate legislative proposal.

Mar 9 • 17:26 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Raidma: The issue of the national defense court should be resolved with a completely separate bill

Mati Raidma, a member of the National Defense Committee, suggests that the national defense court issue should be addressed with a separate bill rather than as part of the ongoing civil crisis and national defense legislation discussions.

Mar 9 • 17:26 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
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Gambia: Minister's Withdrawal of Controversial Security Vetting Bill Sparks Parliamentary Uproar

The Gambian Minister for Justice withdrew a contentious security vetting bill designed to enhance accountability and trust within the security sector, prompting significant parliamentary criticism.

Mar 4 • 05:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Maciej Gutowski, Piotr Kardas: Yellow card for the rule of law bill

The article discusses the recent opinions and recommendations concerning a bill aimed at restoring the rule of law in Poland, specifically regarding the qualifications and status of judges.

Mar 3 • 17:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Scale 6x1: Government may send a new urgent project to Congress if the issue does not progress at the 'desired speed'

Brazil's Minister of Labor and Employment, Luiz Marinho, announced that the government may urgently send a bill to Congress regarding the end of the 6x1 work schedule if progress is not satisfactory.

Mar 3 • 15:37 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Parliament: Bill on the electoral district for expatriates in the plenary

On Tuesday, the Greek Parliament introduced a bill from the Ministry of the Interior to define the electoral district for expatriates and facilitate voting from abroad for Greek citizens.

Mar 3 • 11:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New bill from Águas das Agulhas Negras starts being delivered to customers

Customers of Águas das Agulhas Negras are now receiving their water bills in a new format, which complies with the Tax Reform and enhances transparency without additional costs.

Mar 2 • 20:02 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

"Neglect is Not Acceptable" — Center and National Democratic Party Submit Bill for 'Donation Receiver Regulation'

The Center Reform Union and the National Democratic Party have jointly submitted a bill to regulate corporate and organizational donations in Japan's House of Representatives.

Mar 2 • 11:40 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Food Debtors: A Court in Rosario Orders Collection of Child Support Through Electricity Bills

A court in Rosario, Argentina, has mandated that past-due child support payments be collected through the local electricity bill to ensure compliance.

Feb 27 • 22:08 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Progress on the elimination of the luxury tax could lower car prices

The Argentine Senate is set to pass a labor reform bill that includes the elimination of internal taxes, which may lead to a reduction in car prices.

Feb 27 • 14:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mexico approves project to reduce work hours to 40 by 2030

Mexico has approved a bill to gradually reduce the workweek from 48 to 40 hours by 2030, amidst concerns about work-life balance and high informal employment rates.

Feb 26 • 14:35 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] The Last-Minute Amendment of the Misapplication of Law Crime, Legislative Completeness of Reform Process Must Be Enhanced

The South Korean National Assembly passed a bill establishing a crime for the misapplication of law after last-minute amendments were made to address concerns from civil society and political circles.

Feb 26 • 14:26 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The government succeeded. The network bill has left the commission's freezer

The Polish government has advanced its network bill through parliamentary committees, aiming to reform the process of connecting new energy sources to the national electricity grid.

Feb 26 • 09:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] The amendment bill on 'distortion of law' passed in the National Assembly

The amendment bill, which introduces the 'distortion of law' crime and expands the application of the espionage law, passed the National Assembly with a majority vote.

Feb 26 • 08:33 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Remote trials not only at the request of the prosecutor. The bill is nearing completion

Poland is considering amendments to legal procedures that would expand the possibility of remote participation in criminal trials, currently limited mainly to prosecutors and specific cases.

Feb 26 • 03:34 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Amid Opposition Criticism, Sheinbaum Presents Electoral Reform Project in Mexico

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced plans to submit an electoral reform bill aimed at reducing electoral expenses by 25%, though critics fear it may solidify the ruling party's power.

Feb 25 • 17:55 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Democratic Party Modifies Law Distortion Crime Just Before Vote, Restricting Applicability to 'Criminal Cases'

The Democratic Party of Korea has modified the 'law distortion crime' bill to limit its applicability to criminal cases, amid concerns of potential unconstitutionality.

Feb 25 • 13:47 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Martín Menem criticized Carignano for unplugging the microphones in the Chamber of Deputies

Martín Menem condemned fellow legislator Florencia Carignano for her actions during a session, where she unplugged microphones to halt debate on a government labor reform bill.

Feb 25 • 13:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Deputies approve special tax regime to attract data centers to Brazil

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies approved a bill exempting import taxes on data center equipment to attract data center companies to the country.

Feb 25 • 03:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Águas do Imperador announces that the water bill model has been restructured in Petrópolis

The new water bill model in Petrópolis is now electronic and redesigned to enhance clarity for customers, complying with tax reform regulations without additional costs.

Feb 24 • 16:57 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Cars, cell phone plans, and luxury items among the goods that could become cheaper with the removal of internal taxes in labor reform

Argentina's labor reform bill, which is expected to be passed by the Senate, includes a fiscal chapter that proposes the elimination of internal taxes on certain goods, potentially reducing prices for consumers.

Feb 24 • 16:55 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Call for Revisions to 'Crime of Distorting Law' at Democratic Party Meeting... Hardliners Demand No Retreat

The Democratic Party of Korea is considering revisions to the controversial 'Crime of Distorting Law' bill amidst internal dissent and pressure from civic groups before its scheduled discussion in the National Assembly.

Feb 24 • 13:08 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The opposition registered a bill on the LRT: proposing to depoliticize the broadcaster's management

The Lithuanian opposition has introduced a bill that aims to reform the management structure of the national broadcaster, LRT, by reducing the number of council members and separating governance responsibilities.

Feb 24 • 08:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Government Maintains 'Prosecutor General' Title; Publishes Amendment Bill for Consolidated Serious Crime Investigation Agency

The South Korean government has unveiled an amendment bill that consolidates the Serious Crime Investigation Agency while retaining the title 'Prosecutor General' for its head.

Feb 24 • 05:30 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Why Tinubu Quickly Signed Electoral Act Amendment Bill - Senate Leader

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele explained the swift signing of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill by President Bola Tinubu, highlighting the collaborative efforts used to formulate the bill.

Feb 23 • 18:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Bill Kelty’s tax reform comments cast a harsh light on Labor’s lack of ambition

Bill Kelty criticized the Australian government for its lack of ambition in tax reform during a parliamentary inquiry, advocating for significant changes to the capital gains tax.

Feb 23 • 09:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Decrease in the Age of Criminal Responsibility: A Necessary Reform, But Not at Any Cost

The Argentine Congress has recently approved a bill to reform juvenile criminal responsibility, allowing adolescents as young as 14 to be prosecuted for serious crimes.

Feb 23 • 01:13 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Deputies who 'take the time' to read the law they have to vote on and other scandals

Argentine deputies have been criticized for their lack of diligence in reading proposed laws before voting, highlighted by a recent labor reform bill.

Feb 22 • 23:18 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Labor Modernization Bill and its Regulation of Update Methods for Amounts to be Paid

The Labor Modernization Bill aims to reform existing labor regulations to facilitate employment generation in Argentina.

Feb 21 • 23:15 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Another Controversy Over Labor Reform: Judges Who Evade Supreme Court Rulings May Be Removed

Argentina's labor reform bill mandates that lower court judges follow Supreme Court rulings, with non-compliance leading to potential removal from their positions.

Feb 21 • 20:59 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Bullrich's Message to Businessmen After Approval of Labor Reform in the Chamber of Deputies

Senator Patricia Bullrich urged businessmen to make their own agreements following the approval of a labor reform bill in Argentina's lower house.

Feb 21 • 19:12 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Labor reform: what day could the session in the Senate be

The Argentine Senate is preparing to vote on a significant labor reform bill following a favorable majority report from relevant committees.

Feb 20 • 18:41 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Strong clash between Patricia Bullrich and a Peronist senator over labor reform

Patricia Bullrich and Senator Florencia López engaged in a heated exchange regarding the modified labor reform bill in the Argentine Senate.

Feb 20 • 15:43 UTC

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