Comments made at a ceremony commemorating Italian victims of World War II massacres led to calls for Antonio Tajani to resign.
Tag: Legislatures and Parliaments
Students Skip School Across Europe to Demand Climate Action
In cities including Berlin, London and Paris, young protesters took to the streets to urge their leaders to combat climate change.
El-Sisi May Rule Egypt Until 2034 Under Parliamentary Plan
Lawmakers approved measures that would allow the president to stay in power for an additional 12 years, enshrining the military’s dominance in politics.
Elections in Spain Are Likely After Lawmakers Reject Budget
Catalan separatist lawmakers turned against Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on a budget measure, which could spell the end of his Socialist minority government.
Spain’s Leader Loses Crucial Budget Vote, Most Likely Forcing Elections
Catalan separatist lawmakers turned against Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on the measure, whose failure could spell the end of his Socialist minority government.
Afghan Government Fires Election Officials After Votes Tainted by Fraud Claims
The firings were portrayed as a badly needed consensus on electoral reform. The dismissed commissioners called the move a political decision by officials who hope to serve in a new government.
Ethics Inquiry Opened Over Justin Trudeau’s Actions in Bribery Case
Canada’s ethics commissioner said he will investigate allegations that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pressed his former attorney general to end a case against a major engineering firm.
‘Object’: British Lawmaker Blocks Bill Against Female Genital Cutting
For the second time, Christopher Chope, a Conservative member of Parliament, opposed a measure that would offer girls at risk greater protections.
Australian Parliament Reports Cyberattack on Its Computer Network
Officials said there were no indications that data had been stolen in the attack, which an expert said was probably the work of a foreign government.
Riots After a No-Deal Brexit? Save the Queen
Queen Elizabeth II and members of her family would be evacuated from London if Britain’s withdrawal from the E.U. triggers riots, British media reported.