Parliament
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Election in Philippines’ Bangsamoro region ends in hung parliament
The first landmark parliamentary elections in an autonomous southern region ended in a hung parliament, as no single political party secured an absolute majority. Main rival political factions, which emerged…
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Liechtenstein lawmakers vote to legalize abortion despite royal veto threat
A controversial Liechtenstein abortion bill has passed a crucial parliamentary vote. Lawmakers in Vaduz narrowly backed a citizen-led initiative on Wednesday. Specifically, the reform legalizes termination during the first 12…
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King Haakon VIII of Norway takes constitutional oath before Parliament
En: EuropaToday, King Haakon VIII of Norway officially took his constitutional oath. The solemn ceremony took place before the Storting on Tuesday. Specifically, the proceedings occurred four days after the death…
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China lodges protest after NZ foreign minister’s ‘go back’ slur in parliament
The Parliamentary Incident China recently lodged formal diplomatic representations with New Zealand over negative remarks made during a parliamentary debate. Specifically, Foreign Minister Winston Peters told Chinese-born opposition lawmaker Lawrence…