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๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Democratic Party removes 'punishment for disseminating false information' clause from referendum law just before submission of amendment

The Democratic Party of Korea has decided to remove a clause punishing the dissemination of false information regarding early voting and referendums from the referendum law amendment submitted to the National Assembly.

Feb 28 โ€ข 12:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Bolsonaristas say they created a trap for Lula with the prohibition of prisoners voting

Supporters of Bolsonaro claim they have set a trap for President Lula regarding the recent law prohibiting prisoners from voting, which was passed by Congress.

Feb 28 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

'Society may disagree,' says new president of TRE-SP about the use of electronic voting machines

The newly appointed president of TRE-SP, Josรฉ Antรดnio Encinas Manfrรฉ, stated that society has the right to disagree with the use of electronic voting machines, emphasizing the importance of respecting the law.

Feb 27 โ€ข 21:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

Reform reports claims of 'family voting' to police and Electoral Commission

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has reported allegations of illegal 'family voting' during the Gorton and Denton by-election to law enforcement and electoral authorities.

Feb 27 โ€ข 13:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

New electoral law, simulations on the parties: the League risks being halved

The new electoral law in Italy could lead to the League party, led by Matteo Salvini, losing half of its representatives even in a coalition victory due to decreasing support and new voting rules.

Feb 27 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
National & Local

Prime Minister: SAFE 'as far as the comma' according to our hopes

Prime Minister Donald Tusk defends the SAFE program on the day of voting for a law that will allow Poland to participate in a joint EU loan for military purposes.

Feb 27 โ€ข 11:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

If voting were today with the new system: right-wing secured in the Chamber

A new electoral law to be introduced for the 2027 elections in Italy suggests significant changes favoring the right-wing coalition.

Feb 27 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Starting July 1, 2026: the HB 991 law that seeks to change the electoral roll in Florida and generates controversy

The HB 991 law proposed in Florida aims to implement stricter voting requirements, including citizenship verification and clearer procedures for removing ineligible voters from the electoral roll.

Feb 27 โ€ข 01:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

ADN Bloc Expels Camila Leรณn's Alternate for Abstaining on Law to Strengthen Mining and Energy Sectors

Paco Cepeda has been expelled from the ADS party after voting abstention on a significant economic law.

Feb 26 โ€ข 21:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in Texas for Trump: the SAVE Act law requiring proof of citizenship to vote has come into effect

Texas has implemented a citizenship verification mechanism that President Trump aims to extend nationwide through the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to register and vote in federal elections.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

It is already used in Texas: the SAVE Act law that requires citizenship to vote and that Trump wants to apply across the U.S.

The SAVE Act proposed by Trump mandates proof of U.S. citizenship for federal election registration, similar to a law currently in Texas.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Debate on Amendment to the Crime of Distortion of Law... Decision Made by Raise of Hands in Party Assembly

The Democratic Party of Korea debated amendments to a bill regarding the distortion of law, leading to a decision through a hand vote amid concerns over potential unconstitutional implications.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
World

The UN once again called for peace in Ukraine within its original borders, but the USA and 50 other countries abstained and explained why

The UN called for an immediate ceasefire and comprehensive peace in Ukraine, but the USA and 50 other countries abstained from voting.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 23:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

โ€˜Three Judicial Reform Lawsโ€™ to be pursued as originally drafted... Democratic Party pushes for vote in plenary session

The Democratic Party of Korea is set to introduce the 'Three Major Judicial Reform Laws' in their original form for voting in the upcoming National Assembly session in February.

Feb 22 โ€ข 14:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Behind Closed Doors, Government Holds Dialogue with Mayors in Guayaquil, on the Eve of Voting on Law Regarding Decentralized Autonomous Governments

The Ecuadorian government convened mayors in Guayaquil to discuss budget concerns ahead of a critical vote on a law impacting decentralized governments.

Feb 19 โ€ข 23:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Government called for dialogue with mayors from various cantons in the country on the eve of voting for the urgent law on the efficiency of decentralized autonomous governments

The Ecuadorian government has invited mayors from across the country to discuss budgetary concerns ahead of a crucial vote on a law that may impact their autonomy and funding.

Feb 19 โ€ข 14:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

5th Circuit upholds Texas ban on paid ballot harvesting, overturning lower court

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld Texas's law banning paid ballot harvesting, allowing the state to enforce restrictions on how political operatives interact with voters during elections.

Feb 12 โ€ข 22:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Venezuela postpones the vote on the amnesty law due to objections to a key article and delays the release of political prisoners

Venezuela has delayed the voting on an amnesty law intended to free political prisoners due to objections surrounding a key clause requiring appearance before the courts.

Feb 12 โ€ข 21:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

SAVE Act: the law that seeks to impose tough requirements for voters to demonstrate their American citizenship

The SAVE Act, recently approved by the U.S. House of Representatives, imposes strict documentation requirements on voters to prove their American citizenship before participating in federal elections.

Feb 12 โ€ข 18:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

The 'Rescue America' Law: 5 Questions About the Latest Clash Between Trump and the Democrats

The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed the 'Rescue America' law, which imposes unprecedented restrictions on voter registration and voting, amid significant pressure from President Trump, but it faces challenges in the Senate.

Feb 12 โ€ข 13:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Democrats have found a new method to tease Trump's party colleagues

Democrats are employing a new tactic to provoke Republicans amid ongoing discussions about a new voting law in the U.S.

Feb 11 โ€ข 18:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Donald Tusk and Jarosล‚aw Kaczyล„ski have something to worry about. Latest poll

A recent poll indicates that if elections for the Sejm and Senate were held next Sunday, about 58.5% of eligible voters would participate, with the Civic Coalition, Law and Justice, and Confederation leading the voting intentions.

Feb 5 โ€ข 11:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Woo Won-shik: 'The National Voting Law for Simultaneous Voting in Local Elections and Constitutional Amendments Should Be Revised Around the Lunar New Year'

Woo Won-shik, the Speaker of the National Assembly, stated that the revision of the National Voting Law should occur around the Lunar New Year to facilitate simultaneous voting on constitutional amendments during the local elections on June 3.

Feb 5 โ€ข 04:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Will the loud MEN reform be reversed? 'This is normality in school'

Former Deputy Prime Minister Jacek Sasin advocates for voting for the Law and Justice party to restore homework and full teaching autonomy in Poland's schools, emphasizing that it represents a return to normality.

Feb 4 โ€ข 12:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Schumer faces backlash after calling SAVE Act 'Jim Crow' despite previous allegation falling flat

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act as 'Jim Crow' laws, facing backlash for a similar earlier claim regarding a Georgia voting law that led to increased Black voter turnout.

Feb 3 โ€ข 20:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Democracy: "The accusation of incitement to hatred does not only affect the far right"

The Federal Ministry of Justice in Germany proposes to allow courts to revoke the passive voting rights of individuals convicted of incitement to hatred for at least six months, a move that has faced criticism from the German Bar Association.

Jan 15 โ€ข 13:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

Netanyahu will appoint Eichler as Deputy Minister of Communications to prevent him from voting against the exemption law

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to appoint Israel Eichler, head of the United Torah Judaism faction, as Deputy Minister of Communications to prevent his vote against the draft exemption law for yeshiva students in the Knesset.

Jan 15 โ€ข 09:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

Netanyahu will appoint Eichler as Deputy Minister of Communications so he won't vote in the Knesset against the conscription exemption law

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to appoint Israel Eichler, head of the United Torah Judaism faction, as Deputy Minister of Communications to prevent him from voting against the conscription exemption law in the Knesset.

Jan 15 โ€ข 09:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Supreme Court says Illinois congressman can sue over state mail-in voting laws

The Supreme Court has ruled that Illinois congressman Mike Bost can challenge state mail-in voting laws that permit counting ballots received after Election Day.

Jan 14 โ€ข 15:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

EXCLUSIVE: DNC joins Supreme Court voting case, blasts RNC efforts as 'wholly un-American'

The Democratic National Committee has filed an amicus brief to the Supreme Court to counter the Republican National Committee in a significant election law case regarding the counting of mail-in ballots, potentially impacting millions of voters nationwide.

Jan 9 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

When the state decides who is still eligible to vote

A draft law from the Ministry of Justice allows courts for the first time to revoke the passive voting rights of those convicted of incitement to hatred, marking a controversial shift from punishing criminal speech to exclusion from political participation.

Dec 31 โ€ข 09:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
Crime & Justice

Consequences for Incitement to Hatred: A Punishment for Democracy

Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig has proposed a package of criminal law amendments that includes revoking the passive voting rights of individuals guilty of incitement to hatred.

Dec 30 โ€ข 19:29 UTC

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