Israel’s Supreme Court is to hear arguments on petitions to disqualify the prime minister, who faces trial on corruption charges, and against a coalition deal.
Tag: Legislatures and Parliaments
Poland and Hungary Use Coronavirus to Punish Opposition
The European Union seems helpless, even complicit, as authoritarian-minded governments cite the pandemic to consolidate their power.
Israelis Find Little to Love in Their New Government, Except No More Elections
Right-wingers felt betrayed by Netanyahu’s surrender of half the government. Gantz voters felt betrayed by almost everything else in a power-sharing deal.
Israel Edges Closer to 4th Election as Unity Talks Falter
After a year of political deadlock, lawmakers have just 21 days to come up with a formula for a majority government.
For the Foreseeable Future, U.K. Parliament May Meet in Cyberspace
Few places are as ill suited to social distancing as the crammed chambers of the House of Commons, which is now looking for a digital alternative.
Will the Coronavirus End Israel’s Political Paralysis?
Benny Gantz, who had been seeking to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is now talking with his rival about forming a unity government amid the public health crisis.
Israeli Election Rivals Seek Deadline Extension to Form Unity Government
Down to the wire in their negotiations, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his rival, Benny Gantz, asked for more time to resolve their differences.
South Korea Goes to the Polls, Coronavirus Pandemic or Not
The outbreak has disrupted global political calendars, but the country’s early parliamentary voting so far has been smooth — and heavily regulated.
E.U. Tries Gentle Diplomacy to Counter Hungary’s Crackdown on Democracy
European leaders were reluctant to pick a fight with Prime Minister Viktor Orban a day after he secured powers to rule by decree indefinitely.
Israeli Parliament Speaker Quits, Easing Constitutional Turmoil
The resignation of Yuli Edelstein, an ally of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, will allow opposition lawmakers to take control of the legislative process.