Critics Slam French Bill That Could Make Rioters Pay for Protest Damage

By admin October 28, 2026 No comment

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France’s proposed law requiring rioters to pay up to €10,000 for damage caused during demonstrations has drawn criticism from human rights groups and legal experts. The bill, debated in parliament this week, aims to compensate victims of vandalism and looting amid growing social unrest. However, critics warn that its wording could expose peaceful protesters who […]

Sweden Faces Government Deadlock

By admin September 28, 2026 No comment

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Sweden’s Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson has abandoned her attempt to form a new government after failing to secure enough parliamentary support. Her decision comes despite the centre-left bloc winning a narrow majority in the September 13 election. The centre-left bloc holds 176 seats in the 349-member parliament, compared with 173 for the centre-right.

Italy’s Senate Approves Meloni-Backed Electoral Reform Amid Opposition Fury

By admin September 15, 2026 No comment

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Italy’s Senate approved a controversial electoral reform on Tuesday, backed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s conservative coalition, despite strong opposition criticism. The proposed system would use fully proportional representation while granting a parliamentary majority to any alliance that wins more than 42% of the vote. The measure passed by 113 votes to 71 but

Swiss Government Urges Parliament to Reject Initiative Opposing EU Deal

By admin August 13, 2026 No comment

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The Swiss government on Thursday urged parliament to reject an initiative that seeks to block a new agreement with the European Union, describing it as a threat to legal and economic stability. The deal, agreed in December 2024, would represent the biggest overhaul of Switzerland’s bilateral economic relations with the EU in a generation. Known […]

Judit Polgar Declines Hungary’s Presidential Nomination

By admin July 21, 2026 No comment

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Hungarian chess legend Judit Polgar has declined the nomination to become Hungary’s next president, a day after Prime Minister Peter Magyar announced his intention to nominate her for the largely ceremonial role. Polgar thanked the government for its confidence but said she did not feel capable of taking on the responsibility of uniting a divided […]

Hungary Parliament Set to Remove President Sulyok

By admin July 13, 2026 No comment

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Hungary’s parliament is expected to approve a constitutional amendment that would remove President Tamas Sulyok from office, marking a major political move by Prime Minister Peter Magyar’s government. Magyar, who defeated former Prime Minister Viktor Orban in April’s election, has described Sulyok as being closely aligned with the previous administration

Irish Parliament Backs Removal of Abortion Waiting Period

By admin June 18, 2026 No comment

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Ireland’s lower house of parliament, the Dáil, has voted in favour of legislation to remove the mandatory three-day waiting period for abortions. The Sinn Féin-backed bill passed by 86 votes to 70 and will now move to the health committee for further examination. Under current law, women seeking an abortion up to 12 weeks into […]

France PM Pushes 2026 Budget Through Without Vote

By admin January 20, 2026 No comment

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French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced that he will use Article 49.3 of the Constitution to pass the 2026 budget without a parliamentary vote, after securing enough support to survive an expected no-confidence motion. Lecornu expressed regret for going back on his previous promise to avoid this procedure but said it was necessary to finalize […]

Ukraine Accuses Former PM Tymoshenko in Alleged Vote-Bribery Scheme

By admin January 15, 2026 No comment

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Ukrainian anti-corruption investigators have accused former prime minister and opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko of bribery, alleging her involvement in a vote-buying scheme, a source familiar with the case said on Wednesday. The accusation comes as part of a widening anti-graft crackdown that has shaken Ukraine’s political establishment. The National Anti-Corruption

French PM Urges Lawmakers to End Budget Standoff and Pass 2026 Bill

By admin November 24, 2025 No comment

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French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has pressed lawmakers to pass the 2026 national budget before the end of the year, following the lower house’s rejection of key tax provisions. The bill now moves to the Senate, where a review will begin immediately, amid rising political tensions within France’s fragmented parliament. Lecornu said there is still […]