Paraguay Parliament Rejects Gender Parity
4 articles from 1 country
The Italian Parliament has rejected an opposition amendment that would have introduced gender parity into electoral lists. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's proposed reform was thus passed without this provision. The decision sparks debate over representation in Italian politics.
Italian Parliament rejects gender parity in Meloni's electoral law reform
- Italy's Parliament rejected an opposition amendment to include gender parity in electoral lists. - The proposed reform by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government aims to ensure more stable governments. - The amendment, supported by the Democratic Party, 5 Star Movement, and Left-Green Alliance, was defeated with 207 votes against and 155 in favor.
Israeli Parliament Approves Temporary Suspension of Military Arrests for Yeshiva Students
- The Israeli parliament approved a temporary law suspending arrests of yeshiva students who evade military service. - The controversial law, passed by a narrow margin, is effective until November 202…
Ukrainian parliament accepts Prime Minister Sviridenko's resignation and her government
- Ukraine's parliament accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko and her entire government. - Sviridenko's resignation follows President Zelenskyy's announcement of a major governmen…
Yemen Parliament Accuses Oman of Facilitating Iranian Arms for Houthi Rebels
- Yemen's internationally recognized parliament accused Oman of facilitating Iranian arms transfers to Houthi rebels. - The parliament stated that Oman allowed an Iranian civilian plane carrying a Hou…