Parliament

Georgia Parliament Defies Protests and Passes Controversial ‘Foreign Agent Law’ Threatening EU Membership

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In Tbilisi, Georgia’s parliament has passed a controversial “foreign agent law” amidst widespread opposition from the Georgian people. Critics of the bill fear that it will erode civil rights and align the country closer to Moscow, potentially jeopardizing Georgia’s aspirations to join the European Union. The law, which has sparked mass street protests in the capital city, has raised concerns about the government’s growing control over civil society and freedom of expression. Many Georgians worry …

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**France Fast Fashion Law:** Parliament Votes to Make Cheap Clothes Less Attractive

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Paris, France – The French lower house of parliament has recently approved a series of measures aimed at curbing the allure of low-cost fast fashion, particularly from Chinese mass producers, in an effort to combat pollution related to the clothing industry. This move marks France as the first country worldwide to take legislative action to address the excesses of ultra-fast fashion. One of the key measures includes a ban on advertising for the cheapest textiles …

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Portugal Election Results: Centre Right Leading Tight Race, Struggling to Secure Majority in Parliament

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Lisbon, Portugal – Portugal’s political landscape is shifting as the center-right Democratic Alliance emerges as the frontrunner in a tight election race, aiming to end eight years of rule by the center-left Socialists. Exit polls suggest that the Democratic Alliance is projected to win 29-33% of the vote, slightly ahead of the Socialists, who are expected to secure 25-29% of the vote. However, forming a majority in parliament may prove to be a challenge for …

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**Sweden’s NATO Accession Approved by Hungary’s Parliament in Historic Vote**

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Budapest, Hungary – Sweden’s long-awaited approval to join NATO was finally granted by the Hungarian parliament on Monday, marking a significant milestone in the Nordic country’s path to alliance membership. After nearly two years of negotiations, the Hungarian parliament’s overwhelming support for Sweden’s bid dealt a blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s geopolitical interests. The final hurdle for Sweden’s accession to NATO was cleared during a visit by Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson to Budapest, …

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Legalize Germany – Parliament Passes Bill to Make Marijuana Legal nationwide – What Happens Next?

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Berlin, Germany’s parliament has recently passed a bill to legalize marijuana nationwide, making possession and home cultivation legal while authorizing social clubs to distribute marijuana. The bill, approved with a 407-226 vote in the Bundestag, is now set to go to the Bundesrat, representing German states, where it is expected to be enacted despite potential delays in implementation due to discussions on criminal justice implications. The decision to legalize marijuana comes after weeks of negotiations …

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Speaker’s Chaotic Decision Throws Parliament Into Chaos: Why The Prime Minister is Very Concerned

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London, UK – The Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, is facing calls to resign after controversially deviating from parliamentary convention during a debate on the Gaza conflict. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has described Hoyle’s decision as “very concerning” and questioned the Speaker’s departure from the usual workings of Parliament. The controversy erupted when Hoyle allowed MPs to vote on a Labour amendment during a debate allocated to the Scottish National Party …

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Parliament Chaos: Speaker Controversy Erupts Over Gaza Ceasefire Vote – Government and SNP Walk Out!

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LONDON, UK – The UK’s House of Commons erupted into chaos as the Speaker, Lindsay Hoyle, faced criticism from the government and the Scottish National Party (SNP) over his handling of a crucial vote on support for a ceasefire in Gaza. The uproar stemmed from Hoyle’s decision to allow a vote that aided the opposition Labour Party in avoiding a large-scale rebellion among its own lawmakers over its position on Israel’s war on Gaza, breaking …

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