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Deputy Speaker, Kalu Seeks EU Support for Constitutional Reforms

Voice of Nigeria

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July 8, 2026

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The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has sought the support of European Union Heads of Mission for Nigeria’s ongoing constitutional reforms, assuring them that the proposed state police bill contains adequate safeguards against abuse. He said that Nigeria’s current centralised policing structure is overstretched for a federation of 923,768 [] The post Deputy Speaker, Kalu Seeks EU Support for Constitutional Reforms appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

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Vanguard News

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· Jun 28, 2026

Kalu seeks continued UK support for Nigeria’s democracy, electoral reforms

By Gift Chapi Odekina ABUJA — Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, has called on the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) to sustain its technical support for democratic governance, electoral integrity and institutional reforms in Nigeria. Kalu made the appeal during a meeting with senior FCDO officials led [] The post Kalu seeks continued UK support for Nigeria’s democracy, electoral reforms appeared first on Vanguard News.

Agencia Peruana de Noticias Andina

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· Jun 26, 2026

Peru 2026 Elections: Learn about the Chamber of Deputies’ main functions

Following the official proclamation of results by the National Elections Board (JNE) on Friday, the Chamber of Deputies will be composed of 130 legislators.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 26, 2026

RUU pemisahan kuasa Peguam Negara, Pendakwa Raya usaha reformasi besar kerajaan

PUTRAJAYA: Kerajaan bersedia membawa Rang Undang-Undang (RUU) bagi memisahkan fungsi Peguam Negara dan Pendakwa Raya untuk dibahaskan serta diluluskan pada sidang Parlimen kali ini selepas mengambil kira hasil sesi libat urus serta penelitian Jawatankuasa Pilihan Khas Parlimen. Menteri Komunikasi, Datuk Fahmi Fadzil berkata, perkara itu antara yang dibincangkan dalam Mesyuarat Jemaah Menteri hari ini, sekali ... Read more The post RUU pemisahan kuasa Peguam Negara, Pendakwa Raya usaha reformasi besar kerajaan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

The Budapest Times

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· Jun 27, 2026

Support for euro adoption reaches 75%, says prime minister

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Voice of Nigeria

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· Jun 29, 2026

Kalu Seeks UK’s Support for Democratic Governance in Nigeria

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu has called on the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) to sustain its technical support for democratic governance and electoral integrity in Nigeria. Kalu made the appeal during a meeting with senior FCDO officials led by Director General, Network, Christina Scott, in London [] The post Kalu Seeks UK’s Support for Democratic Governance in Nigeria appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Malay Mail

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· Jul 2, 2026

Belgian deputy PM Prevot begins first Malaysia visit with focus on clean energy and trade

SEPANG, July 2 — Belgium’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Devel...

Russia Today

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· Jul 1, 2026

How the EU uses polls to manufacture consent

EU citizens overwhelmingly support Brussels’ policies, according to a skewed poll funded and carried out by the European Commission Read Full Article at RT.com

Sarajevo Times

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· Jul 2, 2026

BiH Council of Ministers to discuss HJPC, Identity Cards and Citizenship

At the session scheduled for today, the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina should, in the second round of voting, express its opinion on the Draft Opinion on the Draft Law on the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The agenda should also include proposals for opinions on the Draft Law [] The post BiH Council of Ministers to discuss HJPC, Identity Cards and Citizenship appeared first on Sarajevo Times.

Anadolu Agency

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· Jun 22, 2026

UK-EU summit postponed after Starmer's resignation

Brussels says plans under review as European officials stress relations with Britain remain strong

B92.net

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· Jul 7, 2026

Conference of Speakers of Parliaments of EU candidate countries to be held today

The Conference of Speakers of Parliaments of EU candidate countries will be held in Belgrade today and tomorrow, bringing together senior parliamentary officials from candidate states. Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić will also address the participants.

NL Times

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Dutch government irritated by U.S. plans for new ASML export restrictions

For the second time in a short period, Dutch Cabinet members are in Washington for consu

DNyuz

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· Jun 23, 2026

Ohio May Be the Sleeper Senate Race of the Midterms

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Malaysiakini

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· Jun 25, 2026

Visit to Myanmar not a recognition of junta - Mohamad

PARLIAMENT | It is part of Asean's efforts to maintain communication in addressing country's crisis, foreign minister says.

MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 8, 2026

Use constitutional case to strengthen democracy – Arthur Kennedy urges Supreme Court

A leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Arthur Kobina Kennedy, has urged the Supreme Court to use an ongoing constitutional case challenging the delegates system of political parties to advance internal democracy and strengthen Ghana's democratic governance.

Romania Insider

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· Jul 6, 2026

Romania’s acting PM to request extraordinary parliamentary session for PNRR laws

Romania’s acting PM to request extraordinary parliamentary session for PNRR laws

Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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· Jun 30, 2026

Joint Press Release by Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye H.E. Mr. Hakan Fidan, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission H.E. Ms. Kaja Kallas, EU Commissioner for Enlargement H.E. Ms. Marta Kos and EU Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration H.E. Mr. Magnus Brunner Following Their Meeting in Ankara

Ankara, 30 June 2026 Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye Hakan Fidan, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission...

Hetq

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· Jun 23, 2026

Ursula von der Leyen to Visit Armenia

The EU delegation, including Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos, will visit Armenia to show strong support for Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan after his pro-European party won a decisive victory in June’s parliamentary electio

Associated Press

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· Jun 24, 2026

LIVE: NATO E5 hold a press conference

Watch live from Berlin as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer deliver joint remarks after a meeting of the European Group of 5 (E5) in Berlin. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte participates in the meeting via videolink from Washington, where he is meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.

TheJournal.ie

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· Jul 6, 2026

EU social affairs ministers meeting in solar-powered secondary school in Ballina today

Minister for Social Protection Dara Calleary said he is ‘delighted to host this important informal meeting of EU ministers in my hometown’.

San Antonio Current

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· Jul 8, 2026

Texas Senate panel lays groundwork for renewed push to ban THC products

The Texas Senate Committee on Health and Human Services held a public hearing Tuesday to gather information that will shape future legislation on THC products sold in the state. Lawmakers made arguments against THC that harkened back to the days of the “Just Say No” campaigns of the ’80s regarding the risks of THC usage [] The post Texas Senate panel lays groundwork for renewed push to ban THC products appeared first on San Antonio Current.

RTÉ News

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· Jul 4, 2026

EU to hold vote on Aughinish Alumina sanctions

The European Parliament will hold a non-binding vote this week over whether MEPs want the EU to include Aughinish Alumina as part of sanctions against Russia, hours after Taoiseach Micheál Martin addresses the parliament.

The Rising Nepal

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· Jun 29, 2026

Lawmakers' delivery and conduct under scrutiny of public: Speaker Aryal

Kathmandu, June 29: Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR), Dol Prasad Aryal, stressed that parliamentarians shou...

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 6, 2026

EU Parliament votes on temporary extension of controversial chat control measures

EU Parliament votes on temporary extension of controversial chat control measures

Libyan News Agency

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· Jul 6, 2026

Al-Baour discusses with the Ukrainian Foreign Minister the coordination of positions and the activation of joint committees

Al-Baour / Discusses / Ukrainian Foreign Minister / Coordination / Positions / Activation / Joint Committees

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jun 21, 2026

High Court hears challenge to judicial selection overhaul, justices warn of bias in judges

High Court hears petitions challenging the judicial selection overhaul, all 11 justices question whether the changes shift appointments toward political control and threaten judicial independence.

DutchNews.nl

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· Jun 23, 2026

Five parties agree coalition in Rotterdam with one-seat majority

Five parties have agreed to form a coalition government in Rotterdam led by the left-wing PRO, three months after the...

Kathimerini

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· Jun 23, 2026

European Commission points to ethic panel’s opinion in Avramopoulos’ case

The European Commission said on Tuesday that it had approved a request by former European commissioner and current Greek New Democracy lawmaker, Dimitris Avramopoulos, to work for an NGO later linked to a major cash-for-influence investigation involving members of the European Parliament.

UrduPoint

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· Jul 2, 2026

District litigation committee reviews government cases, calls for stronger legal coordination

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Irish Mirror

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· Jul 3, 2026

Taoiseach welcomes European Union's top figures to home city of Cork

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AzerNews

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· Jul 1, 2026

Ankara calls for simpler EU visa rules as trade ties expand

Turkish Trade Minister Ömer Bolat held talks in Ankara with European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos and her delegation, focusing on the future of Türkiye-European Union relations, the modernization of the Customs Union, and visa facilitation for Turkish citizens.

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 7, 2026

UK and Norway PMs Hold Talks in Football Shirts

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre hold a bilateral meeting in Ankara wearing their respective national football team shirts as England and Norway are set to face each other in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinal on July 11 in Miami.

The Local Norway

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· Jun 30, 2026

How you can have your say on Norway’s planned new citizenship rules

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