Japan's Democratic Party for the People to Join Cross-Party Council on Consumption Tax
Japan's Democratic Party for the People leader, Yuichiro Tamaki, announced his party's intention to participate in the next session of a cross-party 'National Council' focused on discussing consumption tax reduction.

Swiss National Council Rejects Sparpaket Proposals
The Swiss National Council has rejected several imaginative proposals from financial politicians, including new agricultural tariffs and express millions from banks, as part of the ongoing debate over the relief package.

Swiss SP and Greens Debate Financial Relief Package, Greens Plan Referendum
The Swiss Social Democratic Party (SP) and the Greens are grappling with a large financial package, with the Greens planning a referendum after their attempts to reject it in the National Council.
Egypt Parliament Approves New NCHR Formation
The Egyptian parliament has approved a new formation for the National Council for Human Rights (NCHR).
Kenya Spends Sh48.5bn Annually on Road Traffic Injury Treatment, NCAJ Report Reveals
A report by the National Council for the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) indicates that Kenya spends 48.5 billion shillings annually on treating road traffic injuries.

Ex-NaCCA boss Dr Prince Armah authors new book to improve Mathematics teaching and understanding in JHS
Dr Prince Hamid Armah, a distinguished academic, curriculum specialist and former head of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA), has announced the forthcoming publication of a…

Poland's Tomasz Zalasiński proposes primary elections to depoliticize judicial appointments
Dr. Tomasz Zalasiński suggests that primary elections for the National Council of the Judiciary (KRS) are an imperfect but optimal solution to depoliticize the process of appointing judges under current conditions.

Poles Seek Compromise on Judicial Reforms Amid Government-President Disputes
A new poll reveals that Poles desire a compromise to resolve disputes concerning the National Council of the Judiciary (KRS), Constitutional Tribunal, and Supreme Court, amidst ongoing disagreements between the President and the government.

Polish parliament pledges to take into account judiciary’s picks for council at heart of rule-of-law dispute
The move is an attempt by the government to bypass the president's veto on reform of the National Council of the Judiciary.
Japan Debates Consumption Tax Reduction and New Fiscal Year Budget
A cross-party 'National Council' in Japan has begun discussions on reducing consumption tax, including a two-year zero tax on food, while the parliament starts deliberations on the new fiscal year budget bill, also focusing on tax cuts and defense spending.

Swiss Public Broadcasting Fee Debate
SVP National Councillor Thomas Matter explains why a reduction to 300 francs for Serafe fees is insufficient, discusses the impact of the Olympics on his initiative, and whether he would give up if the SRG initiative is rejected.

Supreme Court Slams NCERT Over 'Corruption in Judiciary' Chapter
The Supreme Court of India expressed strong disapproval towards the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) regarding a Class 8 textbook chapter on 'corruption' in the judiciary.

Polish Coalition Prepares KRS Election Resolution, PiS to Challenge in Constitutional Tribunal
A draft resolution from the ruling coalition regarding the upcoming elections for the judicial part of the National Council of the Judiciary (KRS) has been submitted to the Sejm, with PiS announcing a challenge to the Constitutional Tribunal.

Austria Approves Law Against 'Shrinkflation', Requires Product Labeling
Austria's National Council has passed a law against 'shrinkflation,' requiring retailers to label products affected by reduced content at the same price. Only the FPÖ voted against it.

Broad Opposition Against FPÖ's Ukraine Demands in Austrian Parliament
A broad political front has formed in the Austrian National Council against demands related to Ukraine, likely referring to proposals from the right-wing Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ).

Coalition Draft Resolution on Judicial Council Published in Poland
A coalition draft resolution concerning the election of judges to the National Council of the Judiciary (KRS) has been published on the Sejm's website. The project states that the Sejm believes the KRS composition should include judges elected by their peers.

Polish Judiciary Debates Judicial Independence and Reforms
Polish articles discuss the judiciary's role in interpreting law, the planned primary elections for the National Council of the Judiciary (KRS), and the Supreme Court's handling of a Constitutional Tribunal ruling, highlighting ongoing debates about judicial independence and reform.

Romanian Parliament to Elect New Ombudsman on March 10
The joint plenum of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate will convene on March 10 at 13:00 to vote for a new Ombudsman, as well as several members of the National Council for Combating Discrimination and a counselor at the Court of Accounts.
LDP Secretary-General Comments on Sanseitō's Participation in Consumption Tax Debate
The LDP Secretary-General stated that the Sanseitō party, which advocates for the abolition of consumption tax, is not suitable for discussions within a cross-party 'National Council' focused on a temporary consumption tax reduction.
Japanese Diet Begins Representative Questions on Fiscal Policy and National Council
Representative questions have begun in the Japanese Diet, focusing on the government's 'responsible proactive fiscal policy' and a proposed non-partisan 'National Council' following the recent general election.
Moldova's Public Garden Restoration Sparks Dispute Between City Hall and Ministry of Culture
The National Council of Historical Monuments has twice rejected Chisinau City Hall's project to restore the 'Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt' Public Garden due to the proposed use of granite slabs, leading to a dispute with the Ministry of Culture.

Azeski Appointed to International Council of Ljubljana Faculty of Economics
Azeski has been elected as a member of the international council of the Faculty of Economics in Ljubljana, Slovenia. He views this as recognition of efforts to connect science and business, joining other significant figures from European business and academia on the council.
Japan's Government and Ruling Party to Establish 'National Council' on Consumption Tax Reduction
Japan's government and ruling party plan to establish a cross-party 'National Council' this week to discuss consumption tax reduction, including the introduction of a 'benefit-type tax credit' and a two-year zero consumption tax on food items.
NCW Marks World Wildlife Day
The National Council for Women (NCW) has observed World Wildlife Day, highlighting efforts and initiatives related to wildlife conservation.

Austrian Politics Remains Male-Dominated
Austria's top political positions remain largely male-dominated, with no female federal president and only one female chancellor and vice-chancellor to date, while women constitute only 35% of the National Council.

SNV Calls for UN Security Council Session on Serbs in Kosovo
The Serbian National Council (SNV) of Kosovo and Metohija has urged Belgrade authorities to request an urgent UN Security Council session following the arrest of five Serbs from Srbica on alleged war crimes.
Egypt Parliament Approves New NCHR Formation
The Egyptian parliament has approved the formation of a new National Council for Human Rights (NCHR).
Strategic Dialogue for Civil Society Representation in Moldova
The National Council of NGOs (CN ONG) organized a 'Dialogue for strengthening civil society representation' event, bringing together public authorities, development partners, and civil society platforms to discuss the role of civil society in an EU candidate country.
Japanese PM Calls for Cross-Party Talks on Inflation Measures
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi has called on the Democratic Party for the People to join a 'National Council' to discuss inflation countermeasures, including a consumption tax reduction, building on the DPP's proposal for tax deductions and social insurance refunds.
Bioethics Council Declares Water Security a Moral Imperative Amid Scarcity Concerns
Portugal's National Council of Ethics for Life Sciences warns that despite current water abundance, scarcity remains the rule, emphasizing water security as a moral, scientific, and political imperative.

Polish Parliament Adopts SAFE Program Amendments, Teen Charged with Murder, KRS Resolution Passed
The Polish Sejm adopted Senate amendments to the SAFE program implementation act, a 17-year-old was charged and confessed to a double murder in Kadłub, and the Sejm passed a resolution regarding the National Council of the Judiciary (KRS).

Polish Sejm Adopts Resolution on National Council of the Judiciary Appointments
The Polish Sejm adopted a resolution stating that it will consider the results of judicial elections when appointing judges to the National Council of the Judiciary.

Norbert Hofer Extradition Blocked
The SPÖ party has changed its stance, aligning with the National Council's argument, and Norbert Hofer will not be extradited.

Supreme Court demands names of those behind corruption chapter in NCERT book
The Supreme Court has demanded the 'specific names' of all members who helped draft a controversial National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) Class 8 textbook chapter on 'corruption' in the judiciary.
Japanese PM Takaichi proposes national council for consumption tax debate
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reiterated her intention to discuss the design of a 'benefit-linked tax credit' system and a two-year zero consumption tax on food items in a 'National Council' with like-minded parties before parliamentary deliberation.

Moroccan Adouls Halt Services Nationwide in Protest Against Contested Law
The National Council of Adouls in Morocco has declared a national strike from March 2 to March 10, halting all professional services to protest Bill 16.22, a law regulating their profession.

Polish Supreme Court Upholds Judge Nawacki's Immunity
Poland's Supreme Court rejected the National Public Prosecutor's Office's request to lift the immunity of Judge Maciej Nawacki, a member of the National Council of the Judiciary, regarding an incident where he tore up documents in 2020.

Austrian National Council Debates Curriculum Reform Plans
The Austrian National Council has discussed plans for a curriculum reform, indicating potential changes to the educational system.

Top Court Raises "Grave Concern" On NCERT's 'Judicial Corruption' Chapter
The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed "grave concern" over the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) Class 8 textbook chapter on "corruption" in the judiciary.

Junqueras criticizes Rufián's strategy within ERC
ERC President Oriol Junqueras reportedly criticized Gabriel Rufián's strategy in Congress during a closed-door National Council meeting, stating it was 'doing damage to the organization' and he disliked his attitude.

Albanian Opposition Warns Against Isolation Over Balluku Investigation
Lisandër Hoxha, a member of the Democratic Party of Albania's National Council, warned that the majority's actions regarding the investigation into Belinda Balluku, for whom SPAK has requested arrest, risk isolating Albania.
NCERT's New Class 8 Textbook Highlights Indian Freedom Fighters
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has published a new Class 8 social science textbook that focuses on India's freedom fighters and revolutionaries.

Professor Łętowska Criticizes President's Judicial Reform Proposal as 'Legal Polexit'
Former Constitutional Tribunal judge Ewa Łętowska describes the Polish president's proposed judiciary bill as a 'legal Polexit,' intended to intimidate and freeze judges ahead of elections for the National Council of the Judiciary.

Polish MEPs Criticize Presidential Draft Law on National Council of the Judiciary
Polish MEPs Dariusz Joński and Krzysztof Brejza have strongly criticized President Karol Nawrocki's draft law on the National Council of the Judiciary (KRS), calling it an 'authoritarian system' and 'pathological'.

Albanian Opposition Criticizes PM Rama's EU Promises Amid Infrastructure Issues
Ilirjana Kuçana, a member of the PD National Council, has sarcastically criticized Prime Minister Rama's promise of EU membership, highlighting citizens' current struggles with isolation, ruined roads, and empty propaganda.

National Council President Rosenkranz Attends Controversial Akademikerball with Identitarian Movement
National Council President Wolfgang Sobotka attended the Akademikerball, a controversial ball hosted by fraternities, alongside members of the Identitarian Movement, drawing protests that proceeded without major incidents.

Greek Foreign Policy Council discusses Middle East developments
The National Council of Foreign Policy, chaired by Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis, held a four-hour meeting to discuss developments in the Middle East.

Montenegro Prime Minister returns to Parliament for bi-weekly debate
Montenegro's Prime Minister Montenegro is set to return to Parliament for a bi-weekly debate, which will be opened by the Socialist Party and is expected to focus on the conflict in Iran. The PSD National Council will also meet to discuss the political situation and approve a new ethical code.
Japanese National Council Discusses Tax Credit and Consumption Tax Reduction
Practical working groups from Japan's cross-party National Council are meeting weekly to consider both a benefit-linked tax credit and a consumption tax reduction, aiming for an interim report by early summer.

Greek National Council of Foreign Policy to convene on Middle East developments
The National Council of Foreign Policy will convene on Wednesday, March 4, at 10:00 a.m., chaired by Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis, to discuss developments in the Middle East.

Swiss National Council Commemorates Crans-Montana Victims
Members of the Swiss National Council are commemorating the victims of an incident in Crans-Montana during the ongoing spring parliamentary session in Bern.
Over 50% of NCERT Posts Vacant in India
More than half of the sanctioned positions at India's National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) are vacant, leading to prolonged reliance on contractual staff and impacting curriculum and textbook development.

Polish Judicial Associations Propose Candidates for National Council of the Judiciary
Four judicial associations in Poland have jointly endorsed a list of fifteen candidates for the National Council of the Judiciary, including judges from common, military, administrative, and the Supreme Courts.

Polish National Council of the Judiciary Challenges Law on Council Elections
The Polish National Council of the Judiciary (KRS) has challenged provisions of the KRS Act concerning the procedure for refusing to accept nominations for Council members, appealing to the Constitutional Tribunal.
Japan's National Council to Discuss Consumption Tax Reduction
Japan's cross-party 'National Council' is set to hold a working-level meeting next week to discuss the process of reducing consumption tax and measures to alleviate the burden on businesses, according to LDP's Onodera.

Polish Judge Elections to KRS: A Test for State Seriousness
Bartosz Pilitowski states that the 'plan B' for electing judges to the National Council of the Judiciary (KRS) is not 'rocket science' but a test of the state's seriousness, requiring clear parliamentary declaration, fair candidate selection, and judicial acceptance.

Worldsvenska-dagbladet7d ago Fewer Assaults Reported in Sweden, While Fraud Increases
A new report from the Swedish National Council for Crime Prevention (Brå) indicates a decrease in the number of assault and sexual offenses in Sweden, while fraud cases are on the rise.

Nationalrat beschließt Stabilitätspakt
The Austrian National Council has approved a new stability pact, a legislative measure aimed at ensuring fiscal stability.

Austrian Greens Fail to Pass Inheritance Tax in National Council
The Austrian Green party's proposal for an inheritance tax was rejected in the National Council, with the SPÖ voting against it despite generally supporting the measure, citing coalition reasons.

NCERT May Remove 'Judicial Corruption' Chapter from Class 8 Book After SC Objection
Following an objection from the Supreme Court, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is considering removing a 'judicial corruption' chapter from its Class 8 social science textbook, which has already been pulled from its website.
Japanese Prime Minister Discusses Food Tax Exemption
During a House of Representatives plenary session, Prime Minister Takaichi addressed questions regarding the Liberal Democratic Party's pledge to eliminate consumption tax on food for two years, suggesting a cross-party 'National Council' to decide on the implementation period.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin insists Cabinet never signed off on plans to slash SNA numbers
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he expected the Government would have been informed of the potential impact of a review into SNA allocations on schools but added he still has confidence in the National Council of Special Education to do its job.
Cross-Party 'National Council' to Discuss Consumption Tax Reduction
Government and ruling parties in Japan are considering holding the first meeting of a cross-party 'National Council' to discuss consumption tax reduction, with Team Mirai's participation expected.

Clash between FPÖ and NEOS before the National Council
Jordanian Crown Prince Chairs National Council for Future Technology Meeting
Jordan's Crown Prince chaired a meeting of the National Council for Future Technology, discussing advancements and strategies for technological development in the country.

PTA Official Advocates Moral Guidance Over Punishment for Student Misconduct
Irene Sam, Public Relations Officer of the National Council of the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), argues that punitive measures alone are insufficient to address rising student misconduct in senior high schools, emphasizing the need for moral guidance.

Green Party Calls for Urgent Debate on Inheritance Tax in Austria
Green Party parliamentary group leader Leonore Gewessler is pushing for an urgent debate on the introduction of an inheritance tax in the National Council, hoping to generate 1.5 to 2 billion euros annually.
Japan Considers Tax Reform Council to Debate Consumption Tax Cuts
Japan's government and ruling party are planning to establish a bipartisan 'National Council' this week to discuss tax reforms, including potential consumption tax reductions and the introduction of a 'benefit-linked tax credit' system.

Polish President Vetoes Judicial Reform Bill by Tusk Government
Polish President Karol Nawrocki has vetoed a key judicial reform bill aimed at restoring the independence of the National Council of the Judiciary, a central project of Donald Tusk's pro-European government.