Amendments (Parliamentary practice)
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)) have strongly criticized RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav's latest statements, promising to double panchayat representatives' honorarium, provide pensions with insurance cover of Rs 50 lakh to former panchayat members, and overturn the Waqf (Amendment) Act
Amendments (Parliamentary practice)
The Australian government's efforts to reform the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act face significant challenges, with Environment Minister Murray Watt aiming to push through changes without fully addressing the National Environmental Standards. This approach could undermine the principles of the EPBC Act and the separation of
Legislators
The Croatian parliament has approved several crucial amendments to the country's legislation, including the Foreign Investment Screening Act and the Medicines Act. The reforms aim to align Croatia's laws with EU regulations and OECD accession criteria. The new laws will enhance national security, public order, and
Legislators
The Slovak government has responded strongly to a resolution of the Dutch parliament calling for a complaint to be lodged against Slovakia with the EU Court of Justice over recent constitutional changes. The changes, which enshrine recognition of only biologically determined sexes, have been deemed discriminatory by the Dutch lawmakers.
Legislators
The ruling 'Civil Contract' faction has proposed reducing the minimum number of public broadcasters from three to two, citing inefficient spending on a single entity-Shoghakat LLC-as a primary reason. According to MP Taguhi Ghazaryan, currently five broadcasters, including both television and radio, are publicly funded, with Shoghakat LLC
Amendments (Parliamentary practice)
The ruling ZANU-PF party in Zimbabwe has announced plans to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term by two years, potentially keeping him in power until 2030. The move comes ahead of Mnangagwa's scheduled departure in 2028, following two five-year terms as president. The decision was made at
Human rights
The Bulgarian Helsinki Committee (BHC) has expressed concern that the National Assembly's proposed legislative amendments, aimed at stripping the President of key powers, mark a step towards weakening democracy in the country. The amendments, reportedly supported by the ruling GERB party, There Is Such a People, and the
Human rights
The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law has filed an amended complaint against the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) on behalf of Jewish students, researchers, and faculty, alleging that MIT has allowed an anti-Semitic climate to persist, denying Jewish and Israeli members equal access to education, research,
Human rights
The Saeima, the unicameral parliament of Latvia, is set to consider a raft of significant legislation and decisions on September 18, with a focus on environmental protection, human rights, and national security. The agenda includes amendments to the Pollution Law, aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as well as draft
Human rights
Nigeria's last cybercrimes law, the Cybercrime (Amendment) Act 2024, was signed by President Bola Tinubu in February 2024, after passing through parliament. The law is criticized by civil society groups and human rights organizations for its vague provisions that could be used to target journalists, activists, and ordinary
Human rights
As part of his administration's commitment to social welfare and inclusive governance, Governor Dauda Lawal has established the Zamfara State Persons with Disabilities PWD Board. The new board is designed to safeguard the rights of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), protect them from discrimination, and promote equal access to
Legislative bills
A bill introduced by the New People faction to the State Duma aims to ban municipal authorities from cancelling public transport routes without prior discussion with residents. The proposed legislation, titled "The New Planning Regulation," seeks to supplement existing laws on passenger transportation and ground electric transport in
