A proposed bill on mobilization has become the focus of a debate as more men dodge the draft and calls rise to demobilize exhausted soldiers.
Tag: Law and Legislation
France’s Immigration Law Struck Down in Parts by Constitutional Council
The Constitutional Council, which reviews laws to ensure that they conform to the Constitution, struck down many measures that President Emmanuel Macron’s government had added under right-wing pressure.
British Court Answers an Eternal Question: How Much Potato Does a Crisp Contain?
A snack company’s yearslong effort to protect the sanctity of its poppadom spuddered — er, sputtered — in a tax tribunal this month.
Nationwide Union Strike Tests Milei’s Policies for Argentina
Argentine unions are striking to protest President Javier Milei’s economic policies, which have accelerated inflation. He says they are needed to fix the country.
For People Fleeing War, U.S. Immigration Fight Has Real-Life Consequences
The Biden administration has allowed more than a million people into the United States temporarily under a program that Republicans in Congress want to limit.
German Lawmakers Agree to Ease Path to Citizenship
Proponents say the reforms will draw more skilled workers to the country, but that opponents warn the legislation will lessen the value of German nationality.
With Harsh Anti-L.G.B.T.Q. Law, Uganda Risks a Health Crisis
The country had made great progress against H.I.V. Now terrified patients have fled clinics, and experts fear a resurgence.
Macron Shifts Rightward, and Charts a New Course
With a decisive turn toward youth and conservative ideas, the French president sets a path for his reshuffled government.
Why Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives Have Splintered Into Factions
The biggest challenge to Britain’s prime minister comes from his own divided party, which is triggering resignations and a mutiny over immigration.
Congressional Leaders Unveil Stopgap Bill to Head Off Shutdown
The bill would extend government funding through early March, teeing up a race to pass the bipartisan deal into law before an end-of-week deadline.