All articles tagged with #parliament
Originally Published 5 days ago — by politico.eu
The UK is preparing a bill to move closer to the EU, amidst ongoing political developments including discussions on parliamentary restoration costs and upcoming elections in 2026.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by BBC
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and female lawmakers are advocating for more women's toilets in parliament to accommodate the increasing number of women legislators, highlighting broader issues of gender equality and infrastructure needs in Japan. The current facilities are inadequate, leading to long queues and inconvenience, prompting discussions on improving amenities to support women's empowerment and representation in politics.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by CNN
Japan's female lawmakers, including Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, are advocating for more women's toilets in parliament due to long queues caused by increased female representation, highlighting ongoing gender inequality issues in a traditionally male-dominated political environment.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by CBS News
Nearly 60 women lawmakers in Japan, including Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, have petitioned for more toilets in the parliament building to accommodate their increasing representation, highlighting ongoing gender inequality in Japanese politics and infrastructure. Despite a rise in women elected to the Diet, facilities remain inadequate, reflecting broader issues of gender disparity in Japan.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by Al Jazeera
Iraq's newly elected parliament has elected Haybat al-Halbousi as speaker, marking a key step in forming the government amid ongoing political complexities and factional negotiations, with the process likely to take months due to the muhasasa system and regional influences.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by DW
Albin Kurti's party won the most votes in Kosovo's 2025 parliamentary election but fell short of an outright majority, leading to ongoing political uncertainty and potential delays in forming a government amid economic and institutional challenges.
Originally Published 15 days ago — by Kyiv Post
Ukraine's anti-corruption agency attempted to raid parliament amid investigations implicating lawmakers in a graft scandal involving a $100 million kickback scheme, but security services prevented the operation; the scandal has heightened public anger amid ongoing Russian attacks and diplomatic efforts.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by The Japan Times
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Cabinet has approved a record ¥122.3 trillion budget for the next fiscal year, including issuing ¥29.6 trillion in bonds to cover revenue shortfalls, and plans to submit it to parliament for approval.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by BBC
The King's Speech is scheduled for May 12 or 13, shortly after the May 7 UK elections, and will outline the government's legislative plans for the upcoming parliamentary session, with implications for Labour's leadership stability amid election challenges.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by ABC News
Kyrgyzstan's new parliament convened after a snap election that solidified President Sadyr Zhaparov's control, with no opposition winning seats amid allegations of political repression and low voter turnout, raising concerns about democratic practices.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by Financial Times
Germany's Bundestag experienced a major email outage suspected to be a cyber attack coinciding with Zelenskyy's visit and high-stakes talks, amid ongoing tensions with Russia over cyber warfare, sabotage, and disinformation campaigns.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by The Guardian
A member of Germany's far-right AfD party, Matthias Moosdorf, has been charged with making a Nazi salute at the Reichstag, an act illegal in Germany, after allegedly greeting a colleague with a Hitler salute in June 2023. Moosdorf, who was stripped of his parliamentary immunity, denies the allegations.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Reuters
French lawmakers voted to suspend a controversial pension reform, including a freeze on raising the pension age, as part of broader budget negotiations amid political instability and economic concerns, with the move seen as a temporary measure to maintain government stability and address fiscal challenges.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Iraqi News
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani's alliance has secured a significant victory in the recent parliamentary elections, winning approximately 50 seats and emerging as the largest bloc, with the election reflecting increased voter turnout and shaping the potential coalition for forming the government.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Financial Times
The Israeli parliament has approved a bill that would reintroduce the death penalty specifically targeting Palestinians, sparking controversy and raising concerns about human rights and security policies.