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French MPs Recalled During Recess to Debate Army Budget
Politicsle-figaro3h ago

French MPs Recalled During Recess to Debate Army Budget

Members of the French National Assembly's defense committee are being recalled to session during their scheduled recess in the week of April 20 to debate the army budget, a move that has caused discontent among some parliamentarians.

Protests in Vilnius Against Proposed LRT Law Amendments
Culturelsm-lvdelfi-lt20h ago2 sources

Protests in Vilnius Against Proposed LRT Law Amendments

Protests have erupted in Vilnius, Lithuania, against proposed amendments to the public broadcaster (LRT) law, with critics warning of censorship risks and restrictions on editorial freedom. Demonstrators gathered near the parliament, advocating for the public broadcaster to remain independent of political influence.

EU Parliamentarian Raises Concerns Over Montenegro's Security Laws
Politicscdm-me1d ago

EU Parliamentarian Raises Concerns Over Montenegro's Security Laws

Iratxe García Pérez, leader of the S&D group in the European Parliament, has written to EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, expressing concerns about Montenegro's recently adopted laws on internal affairs and the National Security Agency (ANB). Pérez believes these fears deserve an impartial analysis by the European Commission.

Ghanaian MP Questions Speed of Damang Mine Tender Process
Politicsmyjoyonline1d ago

Ghanaian MP Questions Speed of Damang Mine Tender Process

Akwasi Konadu, Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament’s Lands and Natural Resources Committee, has raised concerns about the credibility of the Damang mine lease process, questioning how a competitive tender could be concluded in just four days.

Portuguese Parliament Unanimously Approves New Fuel Tax Limits
Businesspublicoobservador17h ago2 sources

Portuguese Parliament Unanimously Approves New Fuel Tax Limits

The Portuguese Parliament has unanimously approved a government bill to adjust the minimum limits of the ISP (tax on petroleum products). This legislative change comes as the government had exhausted its margin to increase tax discounts on diesel.

HSS President Explains Joining Croatian Ruling Majority
Politicsindex-hr22h ago

HSS President Explains Joining Croatian Ruling Majority

Darko Vuletić, president of the HSS party and a new member of parliament, clarified his decision to join the ruling majority, stating that the policies of Krešo Beljak were ineffective and he aims to restore the party's former glory.

US-Iran Ceasefire: Pope Praises Deal, Senator Graham Demands Congressional Debate, Macron Emphasizes Lebanon
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US-Iran Ceasefire: Pope Praises Deal, Senator Graham Demands Congressional Debate, Macron Emphasizes Lebanon

Pope Leo praised the US-Iran ceasefire, which came after he criticized a Trump threat. Senator Lindsey Graham has since called for Congress to debate the truce, while analysts examine what each side gained or lost. French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the ceasefire but stressed the importance of including Lebanon for regional stability.

Italian PM Meloni Addresses Parliament After Referendum Defeat
Politicsla-repubblicail-sole-24-ore2h ago2 sources

Italian PM Meloni Addresses Parliament After Referendum Defeat

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni addressed Parliament, first the Chamber and then the Senate, to outline the government's program for the final year of the legislature following a referendum defeat. She stated there would be no restart or cabinet reshuffle.

Moldovan MP Delivers Gift from Georgian Parliament Speaker
Politicsnewsmaker-md3h ago

Moldovan MP Delivers Gift from Georgian Parliament Speaker

Moldovan MP Vasile Costiuc, head of the "Democracy at Home" faction, returned from Georgia after participating in an inter-parliamentary friendship group meeting. He brought a gift from the Georgian Parliament Speaker for his Moldovan counterpart.

Montenegrin opposition criticizes government's airport concession plan
Politicscdm-me5h ago

Montenegrin opposition criticizes government's airport concession plan

A presidential advisor has criticized the Montenegrin government's decision to finalize the concession process for Montenegro Airports, calling for parliamentary deputies to act in the interest of the state and citizens. The decision is accompanied by a campaign promoting "a billion euros for the state."

Finnish Poll Shows Tightening Race Behind Leading Parties
Politicsyle-uutiset10h ago

Finnish Poll Shows Tightening Race Behind Leading Parties

A Yle support poll indicates that the competition among parties behind the leaders is intensifying, with the Centre Party surpassing the Finns Party. The combined support for government parties has fallen to its lowest level during the current parliamentary term.

Portuguese Officials Address 2024 INEM Strike Aftermath and Deaths
Healthpublicoobservador16h ago2 sources

Portuguese Officials Address 2024 INEM Strike Aftermath and Deaths

Former INEM President Sérgio Janeiro attributed constraints during the October and November 2024 strikes to structural issues, while former government official Lacerda Sales denied the episode defines the institution, as a parliamentary inquiry examines the 12 deaths, three linked to delays, that occurred during the 2024 strikes.

PSD/Madeira Accuses PS and Chega of Centralist Vision
Worldobservador19h ago

PSD/Madeira Accuses PS and Chega of Centralist Vision

The Social Democratic Party of Madeira has accused the Socialist Party and Chega of holding a 'centralist vision' that has harmed and penalized initiatives from the regional parliaments of Madeira and the Azores.

Norwegian Government Promises Further Diesel Tax Cuts
Environmentnrk23h ago

Norwegian Government Promises Further Diesel Tax Cuts

The Norwegian Finance Minister (article states Jens Stoltenberg, but likely refers to a government official) has announced that the government will implement all parliamentary decisions regarding diesel cuts by May 1st, including reducing CO2 taxes.

Slovenian Parties Discuss National Unity Government
Politics24ur1d ago

Slovenian Parties Discuss National Unity Government

Slovenian parties SD and Svoboda are discussing the formation of a national unity government, with SD supporting a center-left candidate and Svoboda committed to 'quick, effective solutions' following a meeting of parliamentary group leaders.