Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, facing possible bribery charges, had wanted his government to complete its term through next November. He changed his mind.
Tag: Legislatures and Parliaments
Guyana’s Government Falls in No-Confidence Vote
The collapse of the government comes less than four years after a multiracial coalition defeated a powerful political party that held power for decades.
Finnish Lawmaker Accused of Claiming Sauna as His 2nd Home
The police are investigating whether Ville Vahamaki cheated Parliament out of 13,000 euros after claiming allowances for a second home that turned out to be a Helsinki sauna.
What Is Hungary’s ‘Slave Law,’ and Why Has It Provoked Opposition?
Viktor Orban’s government has faced a united opposition and unusually sustained street protests after it increased the cap for overtime to 400 hours a year.
Did Jeremy Corbyn Call Theresa May ‘a Stupid Woman’?
A camera captured Britain’s opposition leader mouthing several words after being harangued by the prime minister. Her party’s lawmakers are demanding an apology.
Belgium’s Prime Minister Resigns After Revolt Over Migration
A government collapse would be a high-profile casualty in the wave of nationalist anger across Europe.
‘Let Us Not Break Faith’ by Having a 2nd Referendum, May Says
Prime Minister Theresa May of Britain said the parliamentary vote on her Brexit plan would take place next month. She also spoke out against a second referendum on European Union membership.
Theresa May Finds No Joy in Brussels. Now What for Brexit?
Theresa May’s foray to Brussels to seek the E.U.’s aid in getting a deal through her Parliament ended in frustration, leaving her with no clear way forward.
Kosovo Parliament Votes to Create an Army, Defying Serbia and NATO
The move was fiercely opposed by NATO and neighboring Serbia, which said it would threaten peace in the war-scarred Balkan region.
5 Takeaways About Theresa May’s (Sort of) Victory
The prime minister limps on after winning a no-confidence vote, but her deal is still on the ropes and a trip to Brussels probably won’t help.