Following complaints from several associations, France's administrative justice system, the Conseil d’État, has ordered the state to rectify dysfunctions in the Anef residence permit application portal within six months, citing infringements on user rights.

The Lagos State Council of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria has asserted its elected leadership as the sole authority, dismissing claims made by a rival faction.

A global energy shock is feared due to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly concerning Iran, the US, and Israel. China is reportedly confronting a potential supply shock and is considering its energy strategy in response.

A new book by a medical doctor discusses the historical use of enemas as a therapeutic practice across ancient cultures, noting that King Louis XIV reportedly used them before state councils.

The State Council Information Office (SCIO) held a briefing to discuss China's national economic performance for the first quarter of the year.

The Spanish government has welcomed the Council of State's favorable opinion on a Royal Decree for extraordinary regularization, which the Ministry plans to present to the Council of Ministers soon.

The Georgian state council denied early release for journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli, citing her lack of remorse for slapping police Chief Irakli Dgebuadze.

Beijing has appointed Janice Tse Siu-wa, formerly the Permanent Secretary for the Environment, as Hong Kong’s new constitutional and mainland affairs minister, following the resignation of Erick Tsang Kwok-wai in January.

An extraordinary and secret state council was held at the Royal Palace on Wednesday at 3:30 PM, with the Crown Prince returning to Skaugum 76 minutes later, sparking speculation.

The Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) has announced the introduction of new undergraduate and postgraduate courses as part of a new educational framework.

The Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) has urged universities to implement academic reforms aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) is set to organize a faculty development program focusing on discipline-specific applications of Artificial Intelligence.

Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenka discussed how the Russia-Belarus Union State will respond to new threats from hostile countries during a joint meeting of the Supreme State Council.

The Centre party in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, has reaffirmed its confidence in State Councillor Valérie Dittli, despite her having admitted to errors, following a meeting of the cantonal board.

China's State Council has announced the removal of an unnamed official from their position, a decision made by the central government.

Four Undang in Negeri Sembilan have publicly challenged Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun's account of advice given by the state council.

National political debate in Portugal focused on the non-election of Tiago Antunes as Ombudsman and the nominations by Seguro for State Councilors.

Days before the first State Council meeting, the Portuguese government in Belém still needs to finalize key team appointments, including State Councilors and Republic representatives for Madeira and the Azores.

Roger Nordmann, a former SP National Councillor and a political anomaly, has been appointed as the new State Councillor in the Canton of Vaud, Switzerland, after previously campaigning unsuccessfully for a federal executive position.

Spain's Council of State has issued a strong negative opinion against the proposed royal decree for time registration put forth by Yolanda Díaz, criticizing its impact on SMEs, data protection, and the legislative process.

China's State Council Information Office has released a white paper titled 'Hong Kong: Safeguarding China’s National Security Under the Framework of One Country, Two Systems'. This document, the third of its kind, outlines how national security and the 'one country, two systems' principle are intertwined.

China is counting on artificial intelligence (AI) to help the 450 million people living in rural areas left behind by the nation’s economic boom. Farmers are already benefiting from the technology, using AI offerings such as DeepSeek or ByteDance’s Doubao for help with issues like pig rearing, pest control and government subsidies. The State Council’s “No 1 document” of 2026, extended a push for the “digital upgrading” of farming, with an emphasis on the greater integration of AI, drones, rob...

FPÖ state councillors support Karner's draft on basic services, while FPÖ leader Kickl's proposal for central control of the health system faces reservations from state-level FPÖ officials.

France's Conseil d'État confirmed the classification of La France Insoumise (LFI) as 'extreme left' and Éric Ciotti's UDR party as 'extreme right' for the March 2026 municipal elections.

Colombia’s government is expected to decree a 23.7% minimum wage hike for the second time after allegedly obtaining the support of a majority of labor unions and business associations. The State Council, Colombia’s highest administrative court, ordered the government to issue a transitional decree after provisionally suspending the initial minimum age hike that was decreed […] The post New decree on Colombia’s minimum wage to maintain 23.7% hike: labor minister appeared first on Colombia News.

The Akyem Abuakwa State Council has declared Etweresohene Nana Ofosu Kwabi Ayebiahwe persona non grata, banning him from all palaces within the Akyem Abuakwa State.

China's State Council has published new guidelines on innovative drug pricing, described by analysts as the most significant in a decade. The new rules aim to reward drug innovation and ease pricing tensions for both domestic and multinational pharmaceutical companies.

Proposals from the Ticino State Council regarding the implementation of two health insurance initiatives have been widely criticized across the political spectrum. Critics from both left and right have deemed the suggestions "absolutely insufficient."

The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has directed state councils to abandon traditional May Day celebrations in favor of street protests, leading to concerns about potential sanctions.

Spain's State Council has issued a warning regarding the management of extraordinary regularization requests for immigrants, urging the Executive to limit the use of public companies like Tragsa for processing applications.

Petra Kersnič, who championed the importance of healthcare and midwifery professions in the State Council and proposed legislative improvements, has passed away.

FPÖ state councillors in Austria have criticized a federal plan for 'care from day one,' arguing that the central government is shifting key challenges onto the states rather than resolving them.

Nathaniel Anigbo, the former chairman of the Anambra State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has been laid to rest in his hometown of Agulu, Anambra State.

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has elected new office-bearers for its Puducherry State Council.

The Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) is set to host a 'SparkHer' boot camp aimed at supporting and empowering women scientists.

The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has initiated an AI training program specifically designed for faculty members.

Portuguese political parties are struggling to agree on appointments for judges, positions in the Council of State, and the Ombudsman's Office, with the PS party expressing nostalgia for a 'central bloc' agreement with the PSD.

Colombia's State Council provisionally suspended President Gustavo Petro's minimum wage hike, while the defense minister ordered increased protection for Petro due to mounting plot fears.