#parliament

#parliament

Some Conservatives are shifting towards radical Conservatism with a focus on tax cuts, reduced spending, and immigration control. [ more ]

Hungarian lawmakers from Prime Minister Viktor Orban's party boycott an emergency session to vote on Sweden's bid to join NATO.

18 months of delays in Hungary's approval of Sweden's NATO bid have frustrated Hungary's allies. [ more ]

The British government's plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda could face defeat in parliament

Rishi Sunak, the British Prime Minister, is facing rebellion from within his own party over the asylum policy [ more ]

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 ]

Theresa May will not stand as an MP in the next general election after a 27-year career in Parliament.

May plans to focus on championing causes, such as the fight against modern slavery, upon stepping down as MP for Maidenhead. [ more ]

George Galloway sworn in as new MP for Rochdale after winning by-election with 40% of the vote.

Galloway arrived at Parliament and expressed mixed feelings about the building and its occupants. [ more ]

Rishi Sunak mocked Keir Starmer's track record on trans rights while Brianna Ghey's mother was present in parliament.

Starmer accused Sunak of lacking integrity and not making every citizen feel safe and respected. [ more ]

Therese Coffey mistakes the capital of Rwanda for another country during a speech in Parliament

She criticizes Yvette Cooper for not knowing the name of the country correctly [ more ]

Greece becomes first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex marriage

Bill also allows same-sex couples to legally adopt children [ more ]

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 ]

Trudeau and Poilievre have different theories of change

They are duelling over the different impacts of change on Canadians [ more ]

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 ]

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 ]