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france24.comHungary Amends Constitution to Remove President
Prime Minister Peter Magyar announced that Hungary will change its constitution to oust President Tamas Sulyok. The move follows statements from Magyar confirming the constitutional amendment plan.
america.cgtn.comMexico Senate Passes Amendment Allowing Election Annulment Over Foreign Interference
Mexico's senate approved a constitutional change that adds foreign interference as grounds to annul election results. The measure now requires ratification by a majority of the country's 32 states.
thefirearmblog.comLawsuit Challenges Virginia Abortion Amendment Ballot Language
Physicians and residents filed suit in a county circuit court seeking to void the November ballot measure. The amendment would alter state constitutional language on reproductive decisions and third-trimester restrictions.
Al JazeeraMexico Considers Amendment to Annul Election Results Over Foreign Interference
Mexico is reviewing a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow election results to be annulled if foreign interference is found. The measure has drawn criticism over its potential effects on the electoral process.
vox.comFlorida Governor Calls for Special Session on Homestead Property Tax Exemption
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on May 27 called for a special legislative session starting June 1 to consider exempting homeowners from property taxes on their primary residence. The plan would require constitutional approval by voters in November if passed by the Republican-controlle…
koreaherald.comHungary's Ruling Party Proposes Eight-Year Limit on Prime Ministerial Terms
Hungary's ruling party introduced a constitutional amendment that would cap prime ministerial terms at eight years. The change would prevent former officeholders from returning to the post.
thesouthafrican.comZimbabwe Government Memo Listing Diaspora Activists Leaked Ahead of Planned UK and Ireland Protests
A confidential memo listing dozens of targeted diaspora activists has been leaked, intensifying tensions before planned demonstrations on 15 and 18 May 2026 in several European cities. The individuals are accused of organising petition handovers against the Constitutional Amendme…
cnbc.comSouth Korea Constitutional Amendment Bill Fails to Reach Vote After Opposition Boycotts Session
National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik declined to put the bill to a vote on May 8, 2026 after the main opposition People Power Party boycotted proceedings and threatened a filibuster. The ruling Democratic Party had sought to place the changes on the June 3 local election ballot…
rnz.co.nzSouth Korea Parliament Fails to Pass Constitutional Amendment Bill
A bill to revise the constitution was not voted on Thursday after the main opposition party boycotted the session, falling short of the required quorum. The proposal would have tightened rules on declaring martial law and added references to two pro-democracy protests in the prea…
rediff.comOpposition Boycotts Parliamentary Vote on Martial Law Constitutional Amendment
A ruling Democratic Party-led bill to tighten requirements for declaring martial law failed to advance in parliament on May 7, 2026, after the main opposition People Power Party boycotted the session. The National Assembly could not reach quorum when PPP lawmakers refused to part…
thezimbabwemail.comZimbabwe Attorney General Urges Cabinet Members to Support Decisions or Resign
Zimbabwe's Attorney General Virginia Mabiza stated that cabinet members must support collective decisions or resign. The statement addressed resistance to proposed constitutional amendments extending presidential and parliamentary terms. Mabiza emphasized cabinet solidarity and a…
hrw.orgZimbabwe Authorities Detain Student Leaders Protesting Term Extension Amendment
Zimbabwean authorities have detained and charged several student leaders protesting a proposed constitutional amendment to extend presidential and parliamentary terms. Human Rights Watch documented incidents involving arrests, abductions, and assaults on students affiliated with…
upi.comVirginia Voters Approve Amendment Allowing Legislature to Redraw Districts
Virginia voters passed a constitutional amendment permitting the state legislature to handle congressional redistricting for the rest of the decade. This change bypasses the bipartisan redistricting commission. The outcome could enable Democrats to gain seats in the state's U.S.…
upi.comVirginia Voters Decide on U.S. House Redistricting Plan
Virginia voters are set to vote on a proposed constitutional amendment that would implement new U.S. House districts approved by state lawmakers. The plan could result in Democrats gaining additional seats in the closely divided chamber. The referendum follows similar actions in…
newsone.comVirginia Voters Decide Redistricting Referendum; Supreme Court Challenge Underway
Virginia residents will vote on a redistricting referendum on Tuesday, which could alter the state's congressional map. A legal challenge before the Virginia Supreme Court questions the legality of the legislative process used to advance the measure. The court has allowed the vot…