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Serbian opposition MPs and representatives of the Association of Judicial Assistants met with the Venice Commission to discuss concerns regarding the Judicial Academy. They expressed fears that the academy could become the sole pathway for the selection of judges and prosecutors.
Seventy-three Opposition Members of Parliament in India have signed a new notice to initiate proceedings for the removal of Gyanesh Kumar, the current Chief Election Commissioner. This marks a fresh attempt by the opposition to challenge the head of the country's election body.
Opposition MPs Jelena Spirić from the Party of Freedom and Justice (SSP) and Đorđe Stanković from the People's Movement of Serbia stated in Parliament that one in five people in Serbia are at risk of poverty. They criticized the government's economic policies.
Serbian opposition members of parliament, following visits to Berlin, Stockholm, and Barcelona, stated that "everyone is aware that with Vučić there is neither peace nor law." They expressed their views on the current political situation in Serbia.
Opposition Members of Parliament staged a walkout as parliamentary debate intensified over the controversial July Memorial Museum Bill.
In Sri Lanka, the Speaker and Parliament Secretariat have remained silent regarding opposition MPs allegedly using unparliamentary language, according to Bimal.
Opposition MPs from Progressive Slovakia are re-submitting an amendment to the school law aimed at facilitating school enrollment and support for children with health disabilities. The proposal seeks to improve accessibility and assistance for these students.
Albania's Socialist Party has requested disciplinary measures against opposition MPs Flamur Noka, Elda Hoti, and Albana Vokshi, including a 60-day exclusion for Noka, following tensions in a recent parliamentary session.
Indian Home Minister Amit Shah stated in Lok Sabha that Naxalism is almost eradicated in Bastar and declared India 'Naxal-free,' claiming the 'shadow of red terror' has been lifted and the region is on the path of development, while also identifying 'left-wing ideology' and 'Indira Gandhi' as root causes and criticizing the Congress for inaction.
Moldovan Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu ironically commented on the opposition's letter to international organizations seeking support for Gagauzia, noting that opposition MPs did not ask him to sign it.
Reporters from the Monitoring Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) are meeting with Serbian officials and opposition representatives in Belgrade, where opposition MPs have stated that democratic space is systematically narrowing and mechanisms are not respected.
N1 Serbia reports on the upcoming local elections in Knjaževac and Majdanpek, scheduled in 13 days, highlighting a student list preparing a new objection in Knjaževac.
Lok Sabha MPs pledged to uphold decorum as Speaker revoked the suspension of eight opposition members, emphasizing cooperation and dignity in the House.
Serbian opposition MPs met with the Venice Commission to criticize the 'Mrdić's Laws' on judiciary, with the European Commission now expecting Serbia to suspend their application until the Venice Commission delivers its opinion.
A consensus has been reached to revoke the suspension of eight Opposition Members of Parliament, with parties agreeing on terms that include refraining from entering the Well of the House or protesting at the Secretary General's desk.
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.
The House leader has stated that the Liberal Party is actively trying to persuade opposition Members of Parliament to cross the floor and join their ranks.
The Delhi High Court has sought responses from Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia regarding the Enforcement Directorate's plea to expunge remarks made in a trial court order that discharged all 23 accused in the CBI's excise policy case.
Opposition Members of Parliament have accused the Narendra Modi government of failing to address rural distress, while BJP members countered that the government is committed to building strong villages.
Opposition MPs in Estonia believe Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna disregarded the Riigikogu Foreign Affairs Committee's position in his comments on the Iran conflict and criticized EU foreign policy.
Representatives of several opposition parties announced that after a meeting with Council of Europe Secretary General Alan Berset, the body will insist on stopping the implementation of Mrdić's laws.
Opposition MPs in Slovakia sought to discuss forest exploitation and timber sales abroad with the management of Lesy SR (State Forests of the Slovak Republic) but were denied a meeting, leading them to accuse the management of arrogance and ignorance.
The request by opposition MPs to continue the work of the committee investigating OPAP, in order to allow for cross-examination of witnesses and the summoning of new ones, was rejected by a vote of 17 to 13.
Several opposition MPs brought up the case of the poisonings at Samsung's Hungarian plant in parliament. The PM himself also responded to their inquiries, but he failed to comment on the most importan
Several opposition MPs raised concerns about alleged pollution at the Samsung factory in Göd during a parliamentary session. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán personally responded, stating that any contamination occurred only within the factory's closed spaces.
The Justice Minister has indicated openness to expanding the legal definition of sexual deepfakes, a move also being considered by opposition Members of Parliament, amidst warnings about the rise of AI-generated sexual images.
Opposition parties in Serbia, including 'Novo lice Srbije' and DS, have made claims of threats and assaults against their members and whistleblowers. These allegations include an SNS member reportedly threatening opposition MPs and a sanitation company whistleblower being assaulted.
An opposition protest in Tirana against Prime Minister Edi Rama's government escalated into violent clashes between demonstrators and police, involving tear gas and molotov cocktails. Several protesters and opposition MPs were injured, and arrests were made during the confrontation.
A Collegium meeting is currently underway, but members of the DS, New DSS, and Monarchist parties are notably absent. This indicates a boycott by several opposition MPs.
Taulant Balla, head of the Socialist Party parliamentary group in Albania, ironically criticized opposition MPs for their initiatives being voted against. He expressed openness for discussions but noted the opposition's lack of sustained engagement.
Greek Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis stated he would publish requests for favors ("rousfetia") from opposition MPs if they criticize his New Democracy party colleagues. He emphasized that political mediation is not new.
Opposition Members of Parliament in Sri Lanka have called on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to reduce taxes and tariffs, advocating for economic relief measures.
Tense moments unfolded in the Albanian Parliament as opposition MPs rose from their seats and blocked the rostrum, with a Democratic Party deputy attempting to take a card from socialist MP Bora Muzhaqi.
During an afternoon session in the Albanian Parliament, majority and opposition MPs raised numerous concerns regarding issues in their electoral areas, such as water quality, electricity shortages, and price increases, while ministers reportedly remained indifferent and left the session before its conclusion.
Opposition MPs Dragana Rakić and Danijela Nestorović, facing trial alongside Jelena Milošević for assaulting an official at a Novi Sad protest on November 20, 2024, stated they believe they are being singled out as an example to intimidate citizens.
Opposition members of Iceland's parliament protested a proposal by the Speaker to extend a parliamentary session, citing festivities related to the Farmers' Parliament as the reason for the extension.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's light-hearted remark about HD Deve Gowda 'loving Congress but marrying Modi' during a Rajya Sabha farewell session, which initially made the PM laugh, has now drawn a sharp response from the former PM, who called his past alliance with Congress an 'abusive relationship' that ended in 'divorce'.
The Education Ministry plans to implement a UGC-like funding mechanism under the new Shiksha Adhishthan, aiming to separate grant disbursal from regulation, though opposition MPs have raised concerns about centralisation.
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'.
Caretaker govt system restored automatically The Daily Star
Opposition MPs have submitted notices seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Parliament, with reports indicating over 120 Lok Sabha and 60 Rajya Sabha lawmakers have signed the motion, detailing the charges against him.
During a plenary session in the Albanian Parliament to vote on authorizing the arrest of Belinda Balluku, opposition MPs displayed protest banners with messages like 'Resignation' and 'Technical Government', while a guard was notably positioned near Taulant Balla.
Only words Birla ji has for us, 'No, No, No': Opposition MPs
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated that Hungary is currently in excellent condition during a parliamentary session where opposition MPs questioned him on various issues, including the Völner-Schadl case, the Szőlő Street reformatory scandal, child protection, and Hungarian-Ukrainian conflicts.
The Socialist Party Parliamentary Group has requested disciplinary measures against Democratic Party MPs Gazment Bardhi and Klevis Balliu, accusing them of obstructing parliamentary proceedings.
Ten opposition MPs contributed to People First party formation efforts The Fiji Times
Opposition MPs from the DPS and SD parties disrupted parliamentary debate on proposed laws in Montenegro, with MP Nikolić stating that 'nothing will be the same from today' and emphasizing the importance of parliament and democracy.
The Constitutional Court decided to accept the request of the opposition MPs and annulled the new regulation of the Assembly related to permanent committees. The Constitutional Court found violations in the procedure of
Indian Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has formed friendship groups with 64 countries, with many of these groups to be led by Opposition MPs.
Tirana police have initiated proceedings against MPs Flamur Noka and Xhelal Mziu following clashes during an opposition protest that moved from the Prime Minister's office to Parliament, after two citizens filed complaints.
The Parliament of Montenegro has adopted several legislative acts, including amendments to the Law on Higher Education and laws on forests, with votes from the majority, but without the presence of opposition MPs.
New Zealand minister Shane Jones has defended his controversial "butter chicken tsunami" immigration remarks, citing hyperbole for public debate despite criticism from Indian community leaders and opposition MPs.
The Albanian Parliament is holding its next plenary session today, featuring several interpellations by opposition MPs, including those directed at Prime Minister Edi Rama and Deputy Minister Koçiu.
Opposition Members of Parliament in Thailand have launched a strong attack on the government, accusing it of benefiting from poor oil management, ignoring fuel hoarding, and lacking transparency in the energy sector.
Several coalition and opposition MPs say Estonia's long-awaited Climate Resilient Economy Act will not be adopted before the parliamentary elections due to a lack of time.
Greek Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis extensively discussed the OPAPKEPE case in an interview, warning opposition MPs against accusing New Democracy members of favoritism, threatening to expose their messages on Twitter.
A group of Moldovan opposition deputies held a meeting in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, with the leadership of several parliamentary factions, including the ruling 'Georgian Dream' party.
An analysis of 2024 income tax declarations reveals that a majority of Malta's Opposition MPs are financially better off remaining in their current roles rather than transitioning into government positions.
Opposition Members of Parliament in India are urging the Centre to clear the Oscar-nominated film 'The Voice of Hind Rajab' on the Gaza conflict, raising concerns over hurdles posed by the Central Board of Film Certification.
Croatian opposition MPs Dragana Jeckov and Nikola Grmoja have condemned a Zagreb court's decision to give a conditional sentence to a Moroccan man who attacked a policewoman, calling it scandalous and shameful.
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 in Iceland, primarily from the Independence Party, demanded a delay in voting on the social security bill following a recent interest rate hike, arguing it's unacceptable to proceed under current economic conditions.
The Lok Sabha revoked the suspension of eight Opposition MPs through a voice vote after Congress leader K. Suresh expressed regret over their conduct
The suspension of eight opposition MPs from the Lok Sabha is likely to be revoked on Tuesday, sources said, citing a decision taken at a meeting convened by Speaker Om Birla.
Zenović expresses hope for the finalization of Montenegro's EU accession agreement by the end of the year, despite concerns over opposition MPs leaving parliamentary committee leadership positions.
The House discussed the working of the Ministry of Rural Development, and Deputy Chairman Harivansh says that the Minister will reply “subsequently.”
Rahul Gandhi alleged that the Prime Minister is panicked because of the Epstein files issue and the Adani Case in the U.S.
The US Justice Department published additional FBI documents describing interviews with a woman who said President Donald Trump sexually assaulted her after she was introduced to him by Jeffrey Epstein.
The Ethics Secretariat of the Albanian Parliament has expelled Democratic Party MPs Gazment Bardhi and Klevis Balliu for 10 days following a recent session, after the Socialist Party requested disciplinary action against them.
Opposition MPs in Hungary could face up to three years in prison for using smoke bombs during a protest against stricter assembly laws, with one MP arguing it was a legitimate form of protest.
Opposition MPs in Iceland repeatedly criticized the Welfare Committee for approving a bill linking social security benefits to the wage index amidst disagreement and without sufficient review.
The Belgian justice system is on the brink of chaos as the new Penal Code is set to come into force on April 8, with magistrates and opposition MPs raising major concerns about delays in voting on the texts.
Opposition MPs in Slovakia are criticizing Prime Minister Robert Fico for his decision to halt electricity supplies to Ukraine, arguing that it damages Slovakia's international reputation and supports the aggressor.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán accused Brussels of favoring Ukraine in oil deliveries, calling it interference in domestic elections. Opposition MPs criticized the government for economic and social problems.