Poland’s refusal to bow to European Union pressure has revealed a fissure at the heart of the bloc. Brussels simply does not know how to proceed in its battle with Poland over the supremacy of EU law. Some want the Poles punished now, others want more negotiations, while Hungary is …
Read More »‘XXL Bundestag’: Germany’s parliament grows to record size after election results finalized
The vote expanded the number of seats in the Bundestag from 709 to 735, making it the largest and most likely the costliest parliament in postwar Germany. In fact, it is now the largest house of parliament in the Western world. For its sheer size, the legislature was dubbed the …
Read More »Dutch foreign minister quits after parliament votes to censure her oversight of chaotic Afghanistan evacuation
Kaag announced her resignation on Thursday, after the motion of censure was passed by the parliament. The motion targeted the whole cabinet, but named the foreign minister explicitly as having ultimate responsibility for the evacuation failures. The censure received broad support in parliament, backed not only by the opposition, but …
Read More »Russia’s parliament threatens to increase fines for American tech giants after Google fails to comply with country’s internet laws
According to Vasily Piskarev, chairman of the Duma Commission for Investigation of Foreign Interference in Russia’s Internal Affairs, the idea to strengthen the punishment was triggered primarily by the behavior of Google, which has repeatedly refused to pay fines handed down by the authorities. “The company’s management shamefacedly evades answering …
Read More »UK bars Chinese ambassador from Parliament reception, citing sanctions against MPs by Beijing
Zheng was scheduled to attend the summer reception scheduled for September 15 on the Commons terrace, and hosted by the All-Party Parliamentary China Group (APPG) and the China-Britain Business Council. After five MPs and two peers who were blacklisted by China earlier this year complained, however, speakers of both the …
Read More »Australian environmental activists vandalize parliament and set fire to pram in climate protest
On Tuesday, a small group of protestors vandalized the parliament, as well as Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s residence in the Australian capital, penning the message for politicians that they have a “climate duty of care” in red spray paint before police intervened. One activist superglued her hands to the floor …
Read More »Uproar after German parliament committee head suggests preparing for INTERVENTION in Afghanistan…again
US President Joe Biden should stop America’s withdrawal from Afghanistan, Norbert Roettgen, the head of the German parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, told the German FAZ newspaper on Sunday. Roettgen said he was concerned about the prospects of Taliban militants taking control of Afghanistan by force, if left undeterred in the …
Read More »French parliament approves bill forcing vaccination for medical workers & greater health pass use amid growing protests
The new restrictions in Monday morning’s bill mean that French health workers will be obligated to receive the vaccine. The need for health passes will also be imposed across more areas of society, leaving fewer social activities and transport options available for those who are opposed to the jab. Monday’s …
Read More »Swedish parliament ousts PM Lofven in no-confidence vote
Lovfen was ousted by the parliament on Monday, becoming the first Swedish prime minister ever to lose a no-confidence vote. The motion against the PM was launched by the right-wing Sweden Democrats party last week, after the Left Party withdrew its support for the government over a controversial rent reform. …
Read More »Scottish parliament to debate euthanasia bill again, after previous failures to legalise assisted suicide
The legislation, brought forward by Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur, is supported by a dozen other representatives from multiple parties. In an open letter written before the announcement, they said they supported McArthur’s bid to “introduce safe and compassionate assisted dying laws in Scotland.” Speaking to BBC Scotland on Sunday, …
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