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Icelandic Parliament Discusses End of Session
Politicsmorgunbladid4h ago

Icelandic Parliament Discusses End of Session

The Speaker of the Icelandic Parliament, Þórunn Sveinbjarnardóttir, reported that parliamentary group leaders are meeting to discuss the timing of the session's conclusion, which remains within its scheduled timeframe.

Croatian MPs Asked to Define Inflation
Politicsindex-hr4h ago

Croatian MPs Asked to Define Inflation

Croatian parliamentary representatives were asked to define inflation, how it arises, and why it needs to be reduced. The article presents their responses to these economic questions.

Antifascists Protest Bardella's Visit to Brussels
Politicsdh-les-sports7h ago

Antifascists Protest Bardella's Visit to Brussels

Nearly 50 collectives are mobilizing against the visit of Rassemblement National president Jordan Bardella to the Flemish parliament in Brussels, invited by Vlaams Belang, stating that there can be no normalization or accommodation with the far-right.

Bosnia and Herzegovina Elections: Battle for Presidency Begins
Worlddanas8h ago

Bosnia and Herzegovina Elections: Battle for Presidency Begins

The Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina has published the preliminary list of registered political entities for the general elections scheduled for October 4, where citizens will elect members of the BiH Presidency and parliamentary representatives.

MEP Picula: EU Will Not Be Lenient with Serbia on Growth Plan Funds
Politicsindex-hr9h ago

MEP Picula: EU Will Not Be Lenient with Serbia on Growth Plan Funds

European Parliament rapporteur Tonino Picula stated that he does not believe the EU will overlook Serbia's conditions for unblocking funds from the EU Growth Plan. Serbia has been given a six-month deadline to meet these requirements, with Brussels expecting seriousness from the government.

Czech Public Media Funding Remains Uncertain After Government Meeting
Politicsirozhlas9h ago

Czech Public Media Funding Remains Uncertain After Government Meeting

Following a meeting between the Czech government coalition and public media directors, the future budget for public television and radio remains unclear. A parliamentary committee vice-chairman stated that the amount of funding would be known on Monday, with no one wanting the media to limit their services.

Koutsoumpas Accuses Greek Government of Covering Up Scandals
Politicsiefimerida13h ago

Koutsoumpas Accuses Greek Government of Covering Up Scandals

Dimitris Koutsoumpas, leader of the Communist Party of Greece (KKE), stated in Parliament that his party would not support any constitutional revision that would give the government free rein for new reactionary changes, accusing the government of trying to cover up scandals and crimes.

Artificial Sweeteners Hurting Pakistan's Mango Industry
BusinessDawn22h ago

Artificial Sweeteners Hurting Pakistan's Mango Industry

A parliamentary committee in Pakistan has expressed concern over a decline in mango production and the increasing use of artificial sweeteners in beverages. This trend is adversely affecting the demand for natural mango-pulp-based products.

PP-DB to Challenge CEC Quotas in Bulgarian Constitutional Court
Politicscapital-bg1d ago

PP-DB to Challenge CEC Quotas in Bulgarian Constitutional Court

The Bulgarian political coalition PP-DB announced it will appeal to the Constitutional Court regarding the calculation of quotas for parliamentary parties in the new Central Election Commission (CEC), after President Iliana Yotova refused to reconsider the issue.

Politicspublico57m ago

Portuguese President Seguro Vetoes Decree on 'Ideological Flags'

Portuguese President Seguro has vetoed a decree concerning 'ideological flags' in public buildings, returning the diploma to Parliament after its approval by PSD, Chega, and CDS. The President will disclose the reasons for the veto to the Assembly of the Republic first.

Thai House Panel to Investigate Alleged Health Data Breach
PoliticsBangkok Post1h ago

Thai House Panel to Investigate Alleged Health Data Breach

A civil society group has petitioned a parliamentary committee in Thailand to investigate an alleged data breach involving a state agency responsible for healthcare entitlements, claiming sensitive personal information of 67.1 million people may have been compromised.

Eugen Tomac Finalizes Ministerial List, Open to Compromise Amid Negotiations
Politicsdigi24hotnews3h ago2 sources

Eugen Tomac Finalizes Ministerial List, Open to Compromise Amid Negotiations

Eugen Tomac, the designated Prime Minister, has finalized his list of proposed ministers and is engaging in consultations with political parties, expressing willingness to discuss and potentially change ministerial proposals to reach a compromise. He plans to submit the governance program to all parties and seek a vote of confidence from Parliament.

Moldovan NGO Warns Against Anti-Corruption Competence Redistribution
Politicszdg-md5h ago

Moldovan NGO Warns Against Anti-Corruption Competence Redistribution

The Legal Resources Centre from Moldova (CRJM) has urged Parliament not to pass a draft law that would redistribute anti-corruption competencies between the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (PA) and the National Anti-Corruption Center (CNA), citing risks due to politically appointed leadership.

Germany's Tank Discount to Expire, Opposition Criticizes SPD
Politicsfaz6h ago

Germany's Tank Discount to Expire, Opposition Criticizes SPD

Germany's Union and SPD parties are allowing the tank discount to expire, with Union parliamentary group deputy stating an extension is not "financially sensible." CDU leader Friedrich Merz expressed displeasure with the SPD, while economist Veronika Grimm called for a consistent reform package.

Greek Parliament Committee Formed for Constitutional Review
Politicsiefimeridanaftemporikinewsbeast+1avgi7h ago4 sources

Greek Parliament Committee Formed for Constitutional Review

The Greek Parliament has formed a 42-member cross-party committee to begin the process of constitutional review, with a two-month deadline for submitting a report. The initial discussions have revealed a deep divide and frontal clash between the government and opposition parties.

Slovak Coalition Seeks Agreement on Election Law Amendment
Politicsaktuality-sk9h ago

Slovak Coalition Seeks Agreement on Election Law Amendment

Slovak Parliament Vice-Chairman Tibor Gašpar (Smer-SD) expects coalition partners to agree on changes to election rules, despite the SNS party's demand to increase the quota for candidate preference votes, which is opposed by the Rural Party.

New 'Po Pierwsze Polska' Association Within PiS Pledges Loyalty to Kaczyński, Sparks Factional Debate
Politicsrzeczpospolitatvn2411h ago2 sources

New 'Po Pierwsze Polska' Association Within PiS Pledges Loyalty to Kaczyński, Sparks Factional Debate

A new association named 'Po Pierwsze Polska' (Poland First) has been founded within Poland's Law and Justice (PiS) party, comprising parliamentarians and declaring full loyalty to Jarosław Kaczyński. Former Deputy Prime Minister Jacek Sasin announced its formation, with political analysts suggesting it highlights factional dynamics within the party.

US Strikes Iran After Apache Helicopter Downing, Tehran Vows Retaliation
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US Strikes Iran After Apache Helicopter Downing, Tehran Vows Retaliation

The United States conducted strikes against Iran in retaliation for the downing of an American Apache helicopter, with Iran claiming to have attacked a US base in Bahrain and vowing a heavier response. US officials stated that negotiations with Tehran remain unimpeded despite the escalating military actions.

18-Year-Old Gabriel Raimondo Elected to Jersey Parliament
WorldBBCThe Guardian22h ago2 sources

18-Year-Old Gabriel Raimondo Elected to Jersey Parliament

A-level student Gabriel Raimondo, 18, was elected as a deputy in the Jersey parliament, a victory that garnered congratulations from former President Trump. This event highlights a young individual's success in a political election.

MEP Tonino Picula Discusses Serbia's Progress Report
Worlddanas1d ago

MEP Tonino Picula Discusses Serbia's Progress Report

European Parliament rapporteur for Serbia, Tonino Picula, discussed the latest progress report on Serbia, stating that it reflects the EP's common position on the situation in Serbia during a crucial period of its recent history.

Poll Shows ANO Leading Czech Parliamentary Elections
Politicsaktualne-cz8h ago

Poll Shows ANO Leading Czech Parliamentary Elections

A recent poll indicates that the ANO movement would win the next parliamentary elections with 31.6% of the votes, while the STAN party has overtaken ODS for second place, and the SPD party's preferences have declined.

Serbian MP Parandilović Fined for Parliamentary Warning
Politicsn1-serbia11h ago

Serbian MP Parandilović Fined for Parliamentary Warning

The Serbian Parliament's Administrative-Budgetary and Mandate-Immunity Committee decided to fine MP Slobodan Nikolić from the Russian Party, also known as Parandilović, 13,078 dinars for a warning issued during a parliamentary session.

SYRIZA-PS MP Addresses Refugee Issue in Parliament
Worldavgi11h ago

SYRIZA-PS MP Addresses Refugee Issue in Parliament

A SYRIZA-PS Member of Parliament emphasized in his second speech that the refugee issue cannot be solved with myths, fake news, and targeting, highlighting the Left's struggles as a foundation for universal rights.

Ukraine Approves Record Defense Budget Increase
Worldukrainska-pravdadelfi-ltdnevnik-bg13h ago3 sources

Ukraine Approves Record Defense Budget Increase

Ukraine's parliament has approved a record increase in defense and security spending, raising the budget by US$34.7 billion. This significant allocation underscores the country's focus on strengthening its defense capabilities.

Danish Veteran Criticizes Politicians for Avoiding War Inquiry
Worldberlingske1d ago

Danish Veteran Criticizes Politicians for Avoiding War Inquiry

A Danish Afghanistan veteran has expressed strong disapproval of top politicians, including former Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, for their refusal to contribute to a parliamentary inquiry into the war. The veteran described their actions as a "lack of dignity."

Tonino Picula Assesses Serbia's Political Landscape in EP Report
Politicsdanas1d ago

Tonino Picula Assesses Serbia's Political Landscape in EP Report

European Parliament rapporteur for Serbia, Tonino Picula, stated in an interview that his latest report on Serbia's progress reflects the EP's joint position on the country's situation during a crucial period, noting the existence of three Serbias that do not communicate.