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Labour to Force Inactive House of Lords Peers to Resign
The Labour government plans to reform the House of Lords by introducing an 80-year-old retirement age for peers and a participation requirement, forcing inactive members to resign, aiming to reduce the chamber's size and improve efficiency; a cross-party committee will finalize the rule changes.
Labour to Force Inactive House of Lords Peers to Resign
The Labour government plans to reform the House of Lords by introducing an 80-year-old retirement age for peers and a participation requirement, forcing inactive members to resign, aiming to reduce the chamber's size and improve efficiency; a cross-party committee will finalize the rule changes.
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44% Bias Score
Albanese Faces Backlash Over Controversial Parliamentary Staff Cuts
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's decision to slash staffing levels for the opposition and minor parties sparked bipartisan outrage, with the Coalition introducing a bill for an independent body to decide staff allocation, while a Greens-backed inquiry failed due to last-minute withdrawal...
Albanese Faces Backlash Over Controversial Parliamentary Staff Cuts
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's decision to slash staffing levels for the opposition and minor parties sparked bipartisan outrage, with the Coalition introducing a bill for an independent body to decide staff allocation, while a Greens-backed inquiry failed due to last-minute withdrawal...
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56% Bias Score
Spanish Congress Reforms Rules to Curb Journalist Harassment
The Spanish Congress approved a reform (176-170) to address disruptive behavior by individuals accredited as journalists, establishing conduct rules and sanctions to curb harassment targeting leftist deputies and journalists.
Spanish Congress Reforms Rules to Curb Journalist Harassment
The Spanish Congress approved a reform (176-170) to address disruptive behavior by individuals accredited as journalists, establishing conduct rules and sanctions to curb harassment targeting leftist deputies and journalists.
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56% Bias Score
UK Independent MPs Call for Parliamentary Committee Reform
Two independent British MPs, Adam and Iqbal Mohamed, are demanding changes to parliamentary committee seat allocation, arguing the current system is undemocratic and prevents them from effectively representing their constituents, prompting an ongoing Procedure Committee inquiry.
UK Independent MPs Call for Parliamentary Committee Reform
Two independent British MPs, Adam and Iqbal Mohamed, are demanding changes to parliamentary committee seat allocation, arguing the current system is undemocratic and prevents them from effectively representing their constituents, prompting an ongoing Procedure Committee inquiry.
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24% Bias Score
French Centrists Divided on Parliamentary Reform Ahead of 2027 Election
Edouard Philippe's January 26th claim that France's fragmented parliament prevents major reforms until 2027 drew immediate criticism from fellow centrists Gabriel Attal and François Bayrou, who advocated for referendums, revealing a strategic divergence within the centrist bloc and influencing the 2...
French Centrists Divided on Parliamentary Reform Ahead of 2027 Election
Edouard Philippe's January 26th claim that France's fragmented parliament prevents major reforms until 2027 drew immediate criticism from fellow centrists Gabriel Attal and François Bayrou, who advocated for referendums, revealing a strategic divergence within the centrist bloc and influencing the 2...
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40% Bias Score
Greece: Parliamentary Procedure Reform Amidst Political Divisions
Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis and opposition leader Androulakis disagreed on agricultural policy but appear to concur on proposed parliamentary procedure changes to shorten speaking times, with MP Simopoulos proposing stricter measures including automatic microphone and camera shutoffs.
Greece: Parliamentary Procedure Reform Amidst Political Divisions
Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis and opposition leader Androulakis disagreed on agricultural policy but appear to concur on proposed parliamentary procedure changes to shorten speaking times, with MP Simopoulos proposing stricter measures including automatic microphone and camera shutoffs.
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32% Bias Score
Greek Parliament to Revise Operating Regulations Amidst Rule Violations
The Greek Parliament plans to revise its 1987 operating regulations to address frequent rule violations, including excessive speech times and infrequent attendance, proposing stricter time limits and potential broadcast interruptions for unruly behavior.
Greek Parliament to Revise Operating Regulations Amidst Rule Violations
The Greek Parliament plans to revise its 1987 operating regulations to address frequent rule violations, including excessive speech times and infrequent attendance, proposing stricter time limits and potential broadcast interruptions for unruly behavior.
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48% Bias Score
Greek Parliament Considers Rule Changes to Improve Efficiency
The Greek Parliament is considering rule changes, including an automatic speaker cutoff and extended speaking times for all members, to improve efficiency in a more fragmented political landscape with a significant number of independent MPs.
Greek Parliament Considers Rule Changes to Improve Efficiency
The Greek Parliament is considering rule changes, including an automatic speaker cutoff and extended speaking times for all members, to improve efficiency in a more fragmented political landscape with a significant number of independent MPs.
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40% Bias Score
Spain Mandates Annual State of the Nation Debates
The Spanish Parliament approved a bill making annual State of the Nation debates mandatory, a move initiated by the Popular Party and supported by the Socialists, despite ongoing political tensions and diverse interpretations of national identity.
Spain Mandates Annual State of the Nation Debates
The Spanish Parliament approved a bill making annual State of the Nation debates mandatory, a move initiated by the Popular Party and supported by the Socialists, despite ongoing political tensions and diverse interpretations of national identity.
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52% Bias Score
Zapatero Highlights Legacy, Advocates for Stronger Spanish Parliament
Former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero presented his speeches in Congress, emphasizing his legacy of ending ETA violence and legalizing same-sex marriage, while also advocating for a stronger parliamentary opposition and greater consensus in current politics.
Zapatero Highlights Legacy, Advocates for Stronger Spanish Parliament
Former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero presented his speeches in Congress, emphasizing his legacy of ending ETA violence and legalizing same-sex marriage, while also advocating for a stronger parliamentary opposition and greater consensus in current politics.
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44% Bias Score
CDA Proposes Motion Quota to Curb Excessive Submissions in Dutch Parliament
The CDA party in the Dutch parliament proposed a motion quota of 150 plus the number of seats per party, aiming to reduce the excessive number of motions (reaching 4000 in 2024 from nearly 2900 in 2014), a measure supported by only one other party despite widespread concerns over their effectiveness...
CDA Proposes Motion Quota to Curb Excessive Submissions in Dutch Parliament
The CDA party in the Dutch parliament proposed a motion quota of 150 plus the number of seats per party, aiming to reduce the excessive number of motions (reaching 4000 in 2024 from nearly 2900 in 2014), a measure supported by only one other party despite widespread concerns over their effectiveness...
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48% Bias Score
Labour Transfers MP Misconduct Complaints to Independent System
To improve transparency and accountability, the UK Labour party is transferring handling of serious MP misconduct complaints to the Independent Complaints and Grievance System (ICGS), following criticism of past internal processes and cases such as John Woodcock, Chris Pincher, Mike Hill, Imran Ahma...
Labour Transfers MP Misconduct Complaints to Independent System
To improve transparency and accountability, the UK Labour party is transferring handling of serious MP misconduct complaints to the Independent Complaints and Grievance System (ICGS), following criticism of past internal processes and cases such as John Woodcock, Chris Pincher, Mike Hill, Imran Ahma...
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44% Bias Score
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