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The Japan Timespolitics3 hrs ago
Lower House Passes Bills Allowing Princesses to Remain After Marriage
The Lower House approved legislation on Friday that permits female imperial family members to retain their status after marriage and allows male members of former branches to rejoin through adoption. The bills now move to the Upper House for final review before the current parlia…
The Guardianfinance1 day ago
Labour MPs Propose Amendments to Ban Crypto Donations and Lower Spending Limits in Funding Bill
Labour MPs plan to rebel next week by pushing four amendments to the representation of the people bill. Proposals include a permanent cryptocurrency donation ban and reduced campaign spending caps. The bill returns to the Commons on 14 July.
cnbc.comsports1 day ago
South Korean Parliament Schedules July 22 Hearing on National Football Body
The National Assembly's sports committee approved a hearing on the Korea Football Association after the national team's early World Cup exit. The session will examine coach selection and federation management.
tfipost.compolitics1 day ago
Visa Rules From End of 2026 Bar Most Foreign Crews at Kilkeel While Government Seeks More Domestic Hires
Alison Hume told Parliament that the changes put jobs at Whitby Seafood at risk because roughly 70 percent of scampi crews at Kilkeel hold foreign visas. Other MPs have sought solutions for fleets at three Northern Ireland ports.
Japan Timespolitics2 days ago
LDP and JIP agree to delay bill reducing Lower House seats
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Japan Innovation Party leader Hirofumi Yoshimura agreed Tuesday evening to postpone debate on a bill to reduce Lower House seats until after the current parliamentary session. Neither leader provided details of the agreement after their seven-min…
nypost.compolitics2 days agoUpdated
British MP Resigns Seat to Seek Re-election After Gift Disclosure
A member of Parliament stepped down to trigger a by-election following public attention to a reported multimillion-pound gift. The move comes amid questions over disclosure rules for elected officials.
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washingtonpost.compolitics4 days ago
Kenya President Signs Law Extending Equal Pensions to Female MPs and Widowers
President William Ruto signed the Parliamentary Pensions (Amendment) Act on July 6, granting female legislators the same pension and gratuity benefits as male counterparts. The measure also extends spousal coverage to widowers of deceased female MPs.
Al Jazeerapolitics4 days ago
Syria Postpones First Transitional Parliament Session
Syrian authorities have delayed the opening session of the new transitional parliament without providing a reason. The body is tasked with drafting an elections law during its 30-month term.
abcnews.go.compolitics4 days ago
Nigel Farage Received Security and Staff From Convicted Fraudster Before 2024 Election
A Sunday Times investigation reported that Reform UK leader Nigel Farage accepted security, staff and accommodation from George Cottrell in the year before his July 2024 election to parliament. Farage declared only one benefit from Cottrell and faces a new call for a standards in…
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worldpoliticsreview.compolitics7 days ago
EU Trade Committee Chair Says October China Deadline Unrealistic for Binding Deal but Framework Possible
German MEP Bernd Lange stated Friday that the European Commission's October target for tangible results in EU-China trade talks cannot produce a binding agreement. Negotiations began last Monday amid a 1 billion euro daily EU trade deficit with China.
wwd.compolitics7 days ago
Reform UK MP Describes Personal Experience With Forced Adoption During Commons Debate
A member of Parliament recounted her mother's experience with forced adoption and asked about funding for family reunification services. The prime minister responded by acknowledging the account and stating that improvements are needed.
politics8 days ago
Algerians Vote in Parliamentary Elections
Nearly 25 million registered voters are choosing 407 lower-house deputies on Thursday. The vote occurs amid cost-of-living pressures and a national football match scheduled for Friday.
ndtv.comworld8 days ago
Ruling party to pause bills on Diet seats and secondary capital
The Liberal Democratic Party said it will stop debate on two contested measures while talks on Imperial House Law changes continue. Opposition parties said they will press the ruling coalition to drop the bills entirely.
sabcnews.compolitics9 days ago
Senegal Parliament Approves Constitutional Reforms Limiting Presidential Powers
Senegal's parliament passed constitutional changes that expand legislative authority and restrict presidential powers. The government said the measures will go to a national referendum. Protests occurred outside the building during the vote.
politics11 days ago
Ruling Party Vows to Finish Naming Committee Chiefs by Tuesday
South Korea's Democratic Party pledged on June 29 to complete selection of parliamentary committee leaders by the next day. The move comes amid a standoff with the opposition People Power Party over chairmanships in the 22nd National Assembly.
New York Posttechnology13 days ago
Australian prime minister describes algorithm-driven content in parliament
The prime minister addressed parliament on proposed changes to online safety laws. The remarks included references to hospital data on injuries and the spread of extreme material. A video clip of the speech circulated widely on social media.
spacenews.comworld14 days ago
Japan Passes Bill to Add Space Operations to Air Self-Defense Force
Japan’s parliament enacted legislation Friday that will reorganize the Air Self-Defense Force to include space operations. The measure also increases the number of state ministers of defense from one to two.
thezimbabwemail.compolitics15 days ago
Zimbabwe Senate Approves Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3
The Senate passed the bill after the National Assembly, sending it to the president for a decision on whether to sign it into law. Opposition groups said they will continue opposing the measure through courts and other legal means.
manilatimes.networld15 days ago
Michelle Welsh Named Chair of Nottingham Maternity Improvement Board
Labour MP Michelle Welsh was appointed the government's first National Maternity Adviser in May and will now chair a new board overseeing changes at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. The move follows publication of an independent review that identified potentially avoida…
thezimbabwemail.compolitics17 days ago
Zimbabwe opposition forum demands withdrawal of constitutional amendment bill already passed by National Assembly
AllAfrica reported that the Constitution Defenders Forum on June 23, 2026, demanded the immediate withdrawal of Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 after its passage in the National Assembly. Convenor Tendai Biti cited alleged inducements and lack of a secret ballot.
france24.compolitics18 days ago
Ethiopia's Prosperity Party Wins 438 Seats in Parliament
Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party secured 438 seats in the 547-seat lower house, according to results released Sunday by the National Election Board. The outcome gives the party a majority well above the 274 seats required.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics21 days ago
Zimbabwe Lower House Passes Bill Extending Presidential Terms
Zimbabwe's lower house of parliament approved a constitutional amendment that would lengthen presidential terms from five to seven years and replace direct presidential elections with selection by parliament. The measure now advances to the senate.
nationalpost.compolitics21 days ago
Canadian Cabinet Gains Authority to Approve Banned Pesticides
Parliament passed legislation Thursday that lets cabinet authorize pesticide use for economic or food-security reasons even when Health Canada has ruled it unsafe. The measure also permits cabinet to override prior denials for up to six years in cases of severe infestation.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics22 days ago
Knesset Grants Immunity to Lawmaker in 61-48 Vote
Israel's parliament approved immunity for a Likud party lawmaker in a 61 to 48 vote. The decision stops prosecution over allegations that the lawmaker exposed the identity of a Shin Bet officer.
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Japan Timesworld24 days ago
Japan Parliament Nears Passage of Flag Vandalism Bill
Japan's parliament is set to enact a bill that would criminalize public damage to the national flag. The legislation gained support from an opposition party after revisions limited its scope.
news.sky.comworld25 days ago
Labour MP to Reintroduce Assisted Dying Bill After Lords Blocked Prior Version with Unprecedented Amendments
Lauren Edwards said she will present the same Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill that passed the Commons last year but ran out of time in the Lords in April.
The Independentpolitics25 days ago
MP to reintroduce assisted dying bill after it cleared Commons but ran out of time in Lords
Lauren Edwards plans to bring back the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill after it ran out of time in the House of Lords in April. The bill cleared the Commons by 23 votes before stalling.
The Guardianpolitics25 days ago
Assisted dying bill returns to Commons via private member's bill
A Labour MP will reintroduce legislation allowing terminally ill adults to end their life with expert approval. The bill passed the Commons last year but was blocked in the House of Lords.
theweek.compolitics25 days ago
Labour MP to Reintroduce Assisted Dying Bill After Lords Blocked Prior Version Over Flaws
Lauren Edwards said she will bring back the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill unchanged, invoking the Parliament Act if peers again refuse to pass it.
Euronewspolitics27 days ago
German Interior Minister Asks for Permanent Counter-Drone System at Parliament as Bundeswehr Powers Expand
Alexander Dobrindt told Bundestag President Julia Klöckner that the risk of drone attacks on constitutional bodies has risen and called for a standing defence capability.
vtdigger.orgpolitics27 days ago
Caldwell First Nation presses Parliament to advance Bill extending Indian Act status to more descendants
Chief Nikki van Oirschot and community members pressed Parliament Hill on Thursday for legislation that would restore Indian Act status to descendants of those enfranchised for reasons beyond marriage to non-Indigenous men.
The Independentpolitics27 days ago
Labour MP and two former Conservative MPs receive honours
A Labour MP who chairs the Parliamentary Labour Party received a damehood. Two former Conservative MPs and a former Labour minister were also knighted in the King's Birthday Honours list.
Japan Timesworld28 days ago
Lower House Panel Approves Bill to Reform Japan Retrial System
The Judicial Affairs Committee passed a government bill revising the Code of Criminal Procedure on June 12, 2026. The measure adds a five-year review of evidence-use rules and heads to the full Lower House next week.
citizen.co.zapolitics28 days ago
Botswana Parliament Holds Workshop on Oversight of Public Enterprises and Budgets
National Assembly Speaker Dithapelo Keorapetse addressed a three-day workshop on public enterprise oversight in Gaborone, calling on legislators to deepen accountability after Botswana's first change of government.
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National Assembly Launches Probe Into Local Election Ballot Shortages
Both ruling and opposition parties submitted requests for a parliamentary investigation into ballot shortages at polling stations during last week's local elections. The National Assembly began formal procedures on Thursday to form a special committee examining the National Elect…
The Independentbusiness31 days ago
MPs Call for Stamp Duty and Council Tax Reform, Warning of Revenue Impact and Market Effects
A parliamentary committee called for a consultation on stamp duty alternatives by the end of 2026 and linked the change to wider council tax reform. The report also pressed for annual homebuilding targets and easier powers for councils to reclaim empty homes.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics32 days ago
Ruling and opposition parties request parliamentary probe into ballot shortage
Both parties submitted separate requests Monday for a National Assembly investigation into ballot shortages during the June 3 local elections. The proposals differ on the scope and structure of the inquiry.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics34 days ago
Toronto Liberal MP Erskine-Smith says he will resign from House of Commons
Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith emailed supporters confirming he will resign his federal seat. He was elected in 2015 and served briefly as housing minister.
The Guardiansports35 days ago
Parliamentary Committee Hears Testimony on Barriers for Women in Sports Coaching
Experts told a parliamentary select committee that women coaches face routine exclusion, harassment and bullying. Data presented showed women hold about one-quarter of coaching posts in publicly funded programs.
Japan Timespolitics36 days ago
LDP Considers Cutting 45 Proportional Seats, Sparing Single-Member Districts Despite Prior Bipartisan Deal to Reduce Both
Liberal Democratic Party Secretary-General Shunichi Suzuki said Thursday that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi instructed him to build consensus on reducing Lower House seats through proportional representation cuts.
thezimbabwemail.compolitics36 days ago
Zimbabwe Parliament Suspends Normal Business to Debate Constitutional Amendment Bill
The speaker of parliament rejected opposition requests to delay debate on a bill that would extend presidential, parliamentary, and council terms to seven years. Debate on the measure began after the second reading.
bbc.co.ukpolitics37 days ago
Liberal Democrats Leader Calls for Cross-Party Effort on Knife Crime
The leader of the Liberal Democrats said politicians should work together to address knife crime. The statement followed the death of Henry Nowak.
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citizen.co.zapolitics38 days ago
Rise Mzansi MP Gana Elected to Chair Phala Phala Impeachment Committee as Ramaphosa Challenges Report in Court
Rise Mzansi MP Makashule Gana will lead the parliamentary inquiry into the Phala Phala scandal. President Ramaphosa continues to challenge the Section 89 report in court while preparing to deliver the Presidency budget vote.
upi.compolitics38 days ago
Kenya Health Secretary to Brief Parliament on Ebola Preparedness, U.S. Quarantine Arrangements and Court Challenge
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale will appear before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Health to address Kenya's Ebola Bundibugyo virus response and any Kenya-U.S. quarantine agreement. The briefing follows a court order and local protests.
ibtimes.co.ukpolitics38 days ago
Government to publish delayed defence investment plan before July Nato summit
The defence secretary told MPs the prime minister wants the 10-year defence investment plan released before the July Nato summit. Unions and industry groups have warned that repeated delays threaten jobs and national security.
Al Jazeerapolitics39 days ago
Ethiopia Holds General Election with Over 50 Million Registered Voters
More than 50 million registered voters select candidates for federal and regional seats on 31 May 2026. The elected parliament will choose the next prime minister.
The Independentpolitics40 days ago
Cabinet Office Withholds Mandelson Vetting Summary on Police Advice to Protect Criminal Inquiry
The Cabinet Office will not release a key document on Lord Mandelson’s security vetting after the Metropolitan Police said disclosure could harm an ongoing criminal investigation. The decision follows earlier reports that Mandelson failed vetting yet was appointed UK ambassador t…
DW.compolitics40 days ago
Ghana Parliament Passes Bill to Codify Ban on Homosexual Acts
Ghana's Parliament approved the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values bill on Friday, imposing prison terms for promoting or engaging in LGBTQ+ acts. The measure now awaits President John Dramani Mahama's signature.
yahoo.compolitics41 days ago
Ghana Parliament Passes Bill Restricting LGBTQ Promotion
Ghana's Parliament passed the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025 on 29 May 2026 after its third reading. The legislation seeks to criminalise activities related to LGBTQ practices and requires the President's assent to take effect.
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middleeasteye.netpolitics41 days ago
UK Parliament to Debate Petition on Israeli Lobbying Influence
A petition with more than 116,000 signatures will be debated in Parliament on June 22. Campaigners seek examination of reported pro-Israel lobbying activity and political donations.
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indianexpress.compolitics42 days ago
South African Impeachment Committee to Hold First Meeting on President Scandal
Parliament scheduled the first meeting of an impeachment committee for Monday to examine allegations involving the president. The session follows a Constitutional Court decision this month that revived the process.
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japantimes.co.jpworld42 days ago
Japan Parliament Report Considers Adopting Former Male Royals
Parliament leaders are preparing recommendations to address the shrinking size of Japan’s imperial family. One proposal under review would allow the adoption of former male royals from abolished princely houses.
Semaforpolitics43 days ago
Senegal Parliament Elects Ousmane Sonko Speaker in 132-0-1 Vote
Senegal's National Assembly elected Ousmane Sonko as speaker on Tuesday, four days after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed him as prime minister. The move hands Sonko control of a chamber dominated by his Pastef party while the country faces a debt burden of 132 percent o…
news.sky.comworld44 days ago
MPs Urge Earlier £250 Cap on Leasehold Ground Rents
A parliamentary committee recommended moving the planned annual ground rent cap forward by one year. The government has said the measure is expected in late 2028.
indiatoday.intoday.inpolitics44 days ago
Ghana Nutrition Experts Urge Parliament to Fund Malnutrition Commitments
Nutrition experts called on Ghana's Parliament to meet international nutrition pledges and add therapeutic foods to the national insurance scheme. The appeal came at a roundtable in Accra organized by a non-governmental group.
france24.compolitics45 days ago
Uganda Parliament Elects Jacob Oboth Speaker of 12th Parliament
Uganda's Parliament held a vote on Tuesday to choose the Speaker of the 12th Parliament. Jacob Oboth received 441 votes, defeating Paul Mwiru and Norbert Mao.
app.buzzsumo.compolitics46 days ago
Uganda Legislators Gather to Elect New Speaker and Deputy Speaker
Members of Uganda's 12th Parliament began arriving at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds on May 25, 2026, for their first formal sitting. The session will select replacements for the outgoing Speaker and Deputy Speaker.
Euronewspolitics46 days ago
Cypriots Vote for 56 MPs in Parliamentary Election
More than 568,000 registered voters are casting ballots at 1,217 polling stations in Cyprus and abroad. The election will determine the composition of the House of Representatives for the next five years.
focustaiwan.twpolitics47 days ago
Taipei Rally Backs Higher Defense Spending After Parliament Cuts Request
Hundreds gathered in Taipei to support increased military funding. Taiwan's opposition-controlled parliament approved two-thirds of the amount President Lai Ching-te requested.
The Bbcworld48 days ago
Counting begins in two Irish by-elections for vacant seats
Vote counting started Saturday in Dublin Central and Galway West after polls closed Friday. The contests will fill two seats in the Irish parliament.