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3 days ago
FC Barcelona

Spain Approves Amnesty for Participants in 2017 Catalan Independence Vote

Spain's Parliament approved amnesty for Catalan separatists linked to the 2017 referendum, facing opposition, sparking anger and demonstrations, with concerns about violating equality and potential legal challenges. [ more ]
www.guardian-series.co.uk
5 days ago
London politics

East London MP announces he is not seeking re-election

MP John Cryer is stepping down from Parliament after 14 years to spend more time with his children. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
1 week ago
EU data protection

Which laws were passed in final days of Parliament?

Rishi Sunak announced a snap election on July 4, prompting the early closure of Parliament and a deadline for pending bills, known as 'the wash-up'. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
1 week ago
London

London Zoo's future secured with new leasehold bill

London Zoo's leasehold extended from 60 to 150 years for improved planning and investments. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
EU data protection

Ban on young people smoking in doubt after exclusion from Commons schedule

The future of Rishi Sunak's tobacco and vapes bill banning young people from smoking legally is uncertain due to being excluded from final House of Commons business. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
1 week ago
New York City

Applause for 'bionic MP' returning to Parliament

Craig Mackinlay received a standing ovation upon his return to Parliament after amputation due to sepsis, emphasizing resilience and advocacy for sepsis awareness and prosthetics. [ more ]
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CTVNews
3 months ago
Mental health

Canada needs time for 'deeper conversation' on assisted dying, mental health: Holland

Canada's health minister wants to slow down the expansion of medically assisted death for mental illness
The government wants more time to study the complexities and gather input from stakeholders [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
EU data protection

Will new criminal bills turn India into a police state ahead of 2024 vote?

India's parliament passed controversial legislation that could increase police powers and facilitate mass surveillance.
Critics argue that the new laws are more draconian than the ones they are replacing and fit into the BJP's project of Hindu nationalism. [ more ]
www.france24.com
5 months ago
France news

Macron urges 'intelligent compromise' over immigration legislation

French President Emmanuel Macron calls for an intelligent compromise over a controversial immigration bill after it was rejected by the parliament.
Macron emphasizes the need for improved rules to fight against illegal immigration and human traffickers.
The government is engaging in intense talks with the right-wing opposition to rescue the legislation. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
5 months ago
Canada news

CBC head Catherine Tait summoned to Commons committee over job cuts, executive bonuses | CBC News

Members of Parliament are calling on CBC president Catherine Tait to testify about the planned job cuts and potential bonuses for executives at the public broadcaster.
The House of Commons heritage committee unanimously agreed to summon Tait to appear in the new year and report that bonuses for executives would be inappropriate given the job cuts. [ more ]
www.dw.com
6 months ago
Europe politics

Poland: New parliament meets for the first time DW 11/13/2023

Newly-elected lawmakers in Poland's parliament are meeting, but a government may not be formed for weeks as the conservative majority tries to hold onto power.
The pro-European coalition, led by Donald Tusk, won a majority in the October elections and aims to restore democratic norms and repair international alliances.
The Law and Justice Party (PiS) won the largest share of the vote but lacks a majority and coalition partners. [ more ]
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