Controversial ‘Russian law’ signed by Georgia’s parliament speaker
Speaker of Georgia’s parliament, Shalva Papuashvili, signed the controversial “foreign agents” bill into law after parliament overrode President Salome Zourabishvili’s veto. The bill, dubbed a “Russian law” by critics, would require certain media and non-profit organisations to register as organisations “serving the interests of foreign powers” if they receive more than 20 percent of their […]
Lawmaker Who Lost Arms and Legs Returns to Parliament
A Conservative lawmaker who lost all of his limbs due to sepsis last year returned to parliament for the first time and was greeted with standing applause. British Conservative MP Craig McKinlay said he felt unwell on September 27 last year and within 24 hours his arm lost a pulse and turned “very strangely blue”. […]
Elise Stefanik to tout Trump’s record on Israel, reject Biden policies in pointed speech to parliament
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Member of Taiwan’s parliament steals bill to prevent its passage
Lawmakers in Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan were thrown into chaos this week, with members tackled and punched after trying to steal a bill to prevent its passage. Deputies were seen jumping over tables and dragging other colleagues to the floor. Reuters reported. The main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), is working with the Taiwan People’s Party […]
Taiwan lawmakers erupt into massive brawl during parliament session
Days before President-elect Lai Ching-toku takes office without a legislative majority, Taiwanese lawmakers were shoved, tackled and punched inside parliament on Friday in a heated debate over parliamentary reform. . Even before voting began, some lawmakers shouted and shoved each other outside the chamber, before moving into the chamber. In chaotic scenes, lawmakers crowded around […]
Parliament Brawl Breaks Out in Taiwan as Left Tries to Limit Presidential Power
A scuffle broke out in Taiwan’s parliament on Friday during a debate over legislative reform. Deputies shoved, punched, tackled and climbed over tables to attack each other in a violent scuffle. More brawls broke out throughout the day as tensions continued. Taiwan’s legislature is not a stranger There were even fistfights, but Friday’s brawl was […]
Parliament urged to look at sportswashing clause in football bill | Soccer
Britain’s parliament is being urged to repeal clauses in new football governance legislation that could leave the door open to sportswashing by authoritarian states. Human Rights Watch (HRW) has drawn attention to parts of the bill as potentially pointing the way to a harmful increase in state ownership under certain conditions. The bill, which is […]
Polish leader announces Cabinet reshuffle ahead of European Parliament elections
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has announced a cabinet reshuffle, replacing four ministers who are running for the European Parliament. The reshuffle is aimed at injecting new energy into the Tusk administration, which has been implementing major reforms since December last year. Tusk said the changes were jointly decided and expressed the need for order. […]
Europe live: Georgia cancels parliament session amid huge protests against ‘foreign agents’ bill | Georgia
Elina ValtonenFinland’s Foreign Minister said: “There is an alarming situation in Georgia. Violence against peaceful protesters is unacceptable.” She further added: “Georgia has been granted EU candidate status and we expect Georgia to continue on that path, and it is the people’s choice. We encourage people to demonstrate against the Foreign Influence Law. You have […]
Conservative Leader Kicked Out of Parliament Session for Calling Justin Trudeau a ‘Wacko’
Pierre Poièvre, leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, It was deleted He finished questioning in the House of Commons on Tuesday after slamming radical leftist Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, branding his policies “bizarre” and refusing to retract his insults. Prime Minister Trudeau responded to Poièvre’s accusations, calling him “spineless” and accusing him of having […]