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Montenegrin MPs' Financial Disclosures
Politicsvijesti-me17h ago

Montenegrin MPs' Financial Disclosures

Reports indicate that five DPS Members of Parliament in Montenegro do not own their own apartments, with Nermin Abdić reporting the highest annual income among them.

UK Police Offer Support Amid Rising Threats Against MPs
PoliticsBBC7d ago

UK Police Offer Support Amid Rising Threats Against MPs

Police in the UK are offering support to Members of Parliament (MPs) as reports of crimes against them have more than doubled since 2019, reaching almost 1,000 last year. The initiative aims to tackle the increasing threats faced by politicians.

European Prosecutor Requests Immunity Waiver for 11 Greek MPs in Agricultural Subsidy Fraud
PoliticsAPle-figaroirozhlas+23rzeczpospolitatelextvn24morgunbladiddelfi-ltdnevnik-bghotnewsstraits-times+15 more8d ago26 sources

European Prosecutor Requests Immunity Waiver for 11 Greek MPs in Agricultural Subsidy Fraud

The European Public Prosecutor's Office has requested the lifting of immunity for 11 current Members of Parliament in Greece as part of an ongoing investigation into agricultural subsidy fraud, which has caused an estimated damage of over 19.6 million euros to the EU budget.

Party urges lawmakers to cut personal aide quota
PoliticsBangkok Post15d ago

Party urges lawmakers to cut personal aide quota

The Thai Pakdee Party has called on both Members of Parliament and senators to reduce the number of personal assistants from eight to three, proposing the measure could save up to 3 billion baht annually.

Daniel Křetínský Defends Royal Mail Operations Before British MPs
BusinessFTirozhlasaktualne-cz16d ago3 sources

Daniel Křetínský Defends Royal Mail Operations Before British MPs

Czech entrepreneur Daniel Křetínský appeared before British Members of Parliament to defend Royal Mail's operations amid criticism over delayed mail and allegations of manipulation, expressing regret for the situation and denying claims of prioritizing parcels over letters.

Estonian Opposition MPs Seek Abolition of ETS2
Politicserr-news17d ago

Estonian Opposition MPs Seek Abolition of ETS2

Opposition parties Center and Isamaa, along with independent Members of Parliament in Estonia's Riigikogu, plan to file a draft statement proposing a thorough reform of the Emissions Trading System (ETS) and the repeal of ETS2 to the European Commission.

Opposition MPs Questioned in Novi Sad Prosecutor's Office
Politicsn1-serbia23d ago

Opposition MPs Questioned in Novi Sad Prosecutor's Office

Three opposition members of parliament, Danijela Nestorović, Jelena Milošević, and Dragana Rakić, are currently being questioned at the Novi Sad prosecutor's office on suspicion of certain actions, which they describe as a 'purely political process'.

WorldTehran Times1mo ago

British MPs Seek Apology Over Balfour Declaration

Dozens of British Members of Parliament are seeking an apology over the Balfour Declaration, a 1917 statement supporting the establishment of a 'national home for the Jewish people' in Palestine.

Montenegrin Ministers to Answer Parliamentary Questions
Politicscdm-me2d ago

Montenegrin Ministers to Answer Parliamentary Questions

Montenegrin Members of Parliament are set to continue their work today, with several ministers scheduled to answer parliamentary questions. Ministers Anđela Jakšić Stojanović, Dragan Krapović, Admir Šahmanović, and Tamara Vujović will address the MPs.

MPs Campaign for Direct London Train Link
BusinessThe Independent14d ago

MPs Campaign for Direct London Train Link

Members of Parliament are actively campaigning, including dropping to their knees in a symbolic gesture, to secure a direct 230-mile train service to London, a cause they have championed for years.

Finnish MPs Criticize Transport Agency for Rejecting Railway Project
Politicsyle-uutiset15d ago

Finnish MPs Criticize Transport Agency for Rejecting Railway Project

Finnish government Members of Parliament Mari Kaunistola, Jari Koskela, and Arto Satonen have strongly criticized the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency (Väylävirasto) for rejecting the Pori–Parkano–Haapamäki railway project, stating that the agency's report did not meet expectations.

Ghanaian Majority Chief Whip Denies MP Withdrawal from Committees
Politicsdanasmyjoyonline15d ago2 sources

Ghanaian Majority Chief Whip Denies MP Withdrawal from Committees

Ghana's Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has firmly denied claims that Majority Members of Parliament were withdrawn from committee sittings, insisting that no such directive was issued and refuting allegations of parliamentary disruption.

UK MPs Urge Halt to Palantir Data Contract
PoliticsThe Guardian17d ago

UK MPs Urge Halt to Palantir Data Contract

UK Members of Parliament are calling on the government to cancel a contract that would grant US spy-tech company Palantir access to sensitive financial data from the Financial Conduct Authority, with Liberal Democrats labeling it a "huge error of judgment."

Estonian MPs Back US and Israeli Action Against Iran
Politicserr-news19d ago

Estonian MPs Back US and Israeli Action Against Iran

Thirty-one Estonian Members of Parliament from two friendship groups have backed US and Israeli actions against Iran, labeling the Iranian regime a global security threat and advocating for increased international pressure.

WorldDaily Nation20d ago

Kenyan MPs and IEBC Discuss New Rules for 2027 Elections

Kenyan Members of Parliament and the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission are reportedly planning new rules for the 2027 elections, with discussions expected to include capping financial spending by candidates as President Ruto seeks his second and final term.

Iran MPs propose tolls on shipping through Strait of Hormuz: Media
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Iran MPs propose tolls on shipping through Strait of Hormuz: Media

Iran is considering introducing transit fees for ships passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, with Iranian Members of Parliament reportedly proposing the tolls.

Rajya Sabha bids farewell to 59 MPs in India
PoliticsTimes of India22d ago

Rajya Sabha bids farewell to 59 MPs in India

The Rajya Sabha, India's upper house of parliament, held a farewell ceremony for 59 retiring Members of Parliament, with the Prime Minister remarking on the continuous nature of politics.

Macedonian Parliament to Vote on New State Public Prosecutor
Politicsmkd-mk23d ago

Macedonian Parliament to Vote on New State Public Prosecutor

Members of Parliament are scheduled to vote today on the election of a new State Public Prosecutor. Savski, currently a judge in the Basic Criminal Court in Skopje, was nominated by the government on March 10 and requires at least 61 votes to secure the position, following the resignation of the previous prosecutor.

Three MPs appear in court on Tuesday
Politicsdanas26d ago

Three MPs appear in court on Tuesday

Three members of parliament will appear before the prosecution in Novi Sad on Tuesday, March 17, suspected of attacking an official in the performance of their duties during the blockade of that same prosecution, it was announced...

Politicssydney-morning-herald4d ago

Australian Labor MPs Call for NDIS Redesign

Two Labor Members of Parliament in Australia, both medical doctors, have publicly stated that the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) requires a significant redesign.

UK Reveals Aid Priorities After Major Budget Cuts
PoliticsBBC21d ago

UK Reveals Aid Priorities After Major Budget Cuts

The UK government has announced its new aid priorities following significant budget cuts, a move that has raised concerns among aid groups and Members of Parliament who fear defense spending is being prioritized over humanitarian assistance.

SSP Alleges Political Prosecution of Opposition MPs in Serbia
Politicsn1-serbia25d ago

SSP Alleges Political Prosecution of Opposition MPs in Serbia

Serbia's Party of Freedom and Justice (SSP) announced that three female members of parliament have been summoned for questioning, alleging that the prosecution is targeting political opponents of the government. The party claims this is a politically motivated action.