Colombian Governors Criticize Petro's Regional Funding Reform at Meeting
Colombian President Gustavo Petro met with 32 governors to sign a constitutional reform increasing regional funding, but the meeting was dominated by governors' criticism over slow disbursement of funds for the school feeding program, insufficient infrastructure progress, and perceived lack of natio...
Colombian Governors Criticize Petro's Regional Funding Reform at Meeting
Colombian President Gustavo Petro met with 32 governors to sign a constitutional reform increasing regional funding, but the meeting was dominated by governors' criticism over slow disbursement of funds for the school feeding program, insufficient infrastructure progress, and perceived lack of natio...
Progress
44% Bias Score
De Luca's Third Term: Risks of Concentrated Power and Political Stagnation in Campania
The debate over Vincenzo De Luca's potential third term as president of the Campania region highlights concerns about concentrated power and the lack of a prepared successor, reflecting a broader issue of political stagnation within the regional elite.
De Luca's Third Term: Risks of Concentrated Power and Political Stagnation in Campania
The debate over Vincenzo De Luca's potential third term as president of the Campania region highlights concerns about concentrated power and the lack of a prepared successor, reflecting a broader issue of political stagnation within the regional elite.
Progress
44% Bias Score
UK Government Devolves Planning Powers to Accelerate Building Projects
The UK government will devolve planning powers to English mayors, enabling them to expedite major building projects and meet yearly housing targets of 370,000 homes; however, concerns exist regarding potential conflicts with smaller district councils.
UK Government Devolves Planning Powers to Accelerate Building Projects
The UK government will devolve planning powers to English mayors, enabling them to expedite major building projects and meet yearly housing targets of 370,000 homes; however, concerns exist regarding potential conflicts with smaller district councils.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Dutch Parliament Abolishes Regional Energy Agencies
The Dutch House of Representatives voted to abolish 30 regional energy agencies responsible for planning onshore wind and solar farms, returning planning authority to the 12 provinces by 2030, despite government and regional opposition citing concerns over inconsistent energy policies and a desire f...
Dutch Parliament Abolishes Regional Energy Agencies
The Dutch House of Representatives voted to abolish 30 regional energy agencies responsible for planning onshore wind and solar farms, returning planning authority to the 12 provinces by 2030, despite government and regional opposition citing concerns over inconsistent energy policies and a desire f...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Samara Oblast in 2024: Leadership Changes, Infrastructure Projects, and Football Scandal
In 2024, Samara region experienced significant leadership changes, with a new governor and mayors for Samara, Tolyatti, and Novokuybyshevsk; major infrastructure projects such as the Tolyatti bypass and a Volga River bridge opened; and a corruption scandal in football emerged.
Samara Oblast in 2024: Leadership Changes, Infrastructure Projects, and Football Scandal
In 2024, Samara region experienced significant leadership changes, with a new governor and mayors for Samara, Tolyatti, and Novokuybyshevsk; major infrastructure projects such as the Tolyatti bypass and a Volga River bridge opened; and a corruption scandal in football emerged.
Progress
20% Bias Score
Limited Devolution for England: New Bill Falls Short of True Regional Power Transfer
The UK government's new English Devolution Bill transfers some powers to regional mayors and councils, but stops short of true devolution seen in other UK nations; it aims to cover 60% of England initially, with aspirations of 85% by the next election, but lacks additional funding and may exacerbate...
Limited Devolution for England: New Bill Falls Short of True Regional Power Transfer
The UK government's new English Devolution Bill transfers some powers to regional mayors and councils, but stops short of true devolution seen in other UK nations; it aims to cover 60% of England initially, with aspirations of 85% by the next election, but lacks additional funding and may exacerbate...
Progress
56% Bias Score