Employees described the conditions as deplorable, with one saying that sexual harassment was a “necessary evil” for young, ambitious staff members.
Tag: Legislatures and Parliaments
U.K. Parliament Backs Same-Sex Marriage and Abortion Rights in Northern Ireland
The votes set the stage for changes that would liberalize laws in Northern Ireland and drag the region into line with the rest of the United Kingdom.
Tsipras, Having Changed Greece, Now Seems Poised to Lose It
As elections approach Sunday, polls suggest the prime minister faces a stinging rejection from voters still hurting and angry after a decade of austerity.
Rahul Gandhi Resigns as Leader of India’s Congress Party
Mr. Gandhi, a scion of the political dynasty that governed India for decades, accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party of “crushing the voice of the Indian people.”
Who Got the E.U.’s Top Jobs
A German supporter of a “United States of Europe,” a French power broker, a Belgian coalition-builder and a Spanish socialist will try to lead the European Union through complex times.
E.U. Nominates Two Women for Top Jobs as Bloc’s Unity Is Tested
The European Union made history, putting forward Ursula von der Leyen as Commission president and Christine Lagarde to lead the European Central Bank.
France Will Debate a Bill to Stop Online Hate Speech. What’s at Stake?
The plan, which is up for discussion in Parliament this week, would make it mandatory for online platforms to remove hateful content in less than 24 hours. Critics worry about censorship.
Tired of Hearing Leader Criticized, Pakistani Lawmaker Starts Banning Words
After the opposition kept calling Prime Minister Imran Khan a leader “selected” by the country’s military, the deputy speaker banned the description. The debate is not over.
Who Will Get E.U.’s Top Jobs? Bloc Must Decide How to Fill Them First
In typical European Union style, the bloc’s leaders even disagreed on the process they would follow to reach a decision.
U.K. Maverick Rory Stewart Knocked Out of Race for Party Leader
Rory Stewart’s insurgent campaign had been a growing threat to the favorite, Boris Johnson, by shaking up the contest until lawmakers eliminated him.