Tag: parliament
Henrik Blind nominated to the EU Parliament
A few weeks ago, Henrik Blind announced that he is dropping out as spokesperson candidate for the Green Party. But Jokkmokk’s municipal council can instead get a seat in the…
The President of the European Parliament visits Paris to make progress on the migration pact
Maltese Roberta Metsola, current President of the European Parliament, is visiting France on Monday October 30. After a speech at the Sorbonne in the evening, the President of the European…
The Sámi Parliament grants money to cultural projects
The Sami Parliament’s culture committee had a meeting last week and there they granted SEK 393,280 for eight new cultural projects. The International Sami Film Institute receives the most money,…
The Turkish parliament begins to process Sweden’s NATO application – Swedish ministers are happy
Sweden’s NATO membership also lacks Hungary’s ratification. Niinistö commented on the decision about Italy. President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan says that he has submitted Sweden’s NATO application for ratification…
NATO: Erdogan finally submits Sweden’s membership to Parliament
After 17 months of blockage, Recep Tayyip Erdogan signed and submitted to Parliament yesterday the application for Sweden’s membership in NATO. After validating Finland’s entry on March 30, the Turkish…
Israel-Gaza War: criticized in the European Parliament, Ursula von der Leyen tries to correct the situation
“Nothing excuses a strike on a hospital full of civilians,” declared Ursula von der Leyen at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, Wednesday October 18, denouncing “horrible” scenes after a deadly…
Italian Political Awards, the prize that enhances the activity of members of Parliament
(Finance) – The Press conference presentation of the first edition of Italian Political Awards Awardcreated and promoted by the association Italian Politics, established at the beginning of 2023 by Giuseppe…
Green light from the EU Parliament for new rules on fishing: greater controls on boats
(Finance) – The European Parliament has approved the new regulatory measures for the control of fishing with 438 votes in favour, 146 against and 40 abstentions. According to the new…
Sirens sound in the Israeli Parliament! MPs fled to shelters
The clashes between Israel and Hamas continue for the 10th day. Rockets fired from the Gaza Strip caused panic in Jerusalem. While the opening session of the Knesset (Israeli parliament)…
Facing Parliament, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak details British engagement around Gaza
The British Parliament returned this Monday, October 16, after a month of suspension due to the political congresses of the different parties. This was therefore the first parliamentary session where…