Keywords: Political Reform


North Korea removes peaceful reunification from ruling party charter

North Korea has removed references to “peaceful reunification” with South Korea from the full version of the ruling Workers’ Party charter, reinforcing Pyongyang’s increasingly firm position that the two Koreas should be treated as separate and hostile states. The complete text......

Democratic Republic of Congo: Félix Tshisekedi Launches National Dialogue Without Rebels

In response to rising political tensions in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi has announced a broad national consultation aimed at easing the climate in the country. The process is set to involve political parties, civil society, and various segments of the population, but armed groups......

Morocco prepares for 2026 elections with focus on transparency and electoral integrity

Morocco is preparing for its upcoming parliamentary elections in a political context marked by renewed attention to the transparency, integrity and organization of the electoral process. The vote, scheduled for September 23, 2026, will be the fifth legislative election held during the reign of King Mohammed......

Philippines President Marcos puts anti-corruption drive at heart of national address

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr placed the fight against corruption at the center of his latest address to Congress, pledging to continue investigations into alleged irregularities involving major public projects and insisting that his administration would not protect allies or relatives. Speaking......

Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye launches new political party after split with Sonko

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has launched a new political party, marking a major turning point in his relationship with former ally and ex-Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. The new movement, named “Kiiraay”, was officially introduced during a gathering in Dakar on Saturday. The......

Merz opens door to possible cabinet reshuffle after political shake-up in Germany

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has indicated that his government could enter a new phase following a recent political departure, suggesting that a reshuffle of the federal cabinet may now be considered. Speaking to German broadcaster ZDF on Sunday, Merz said the latest developments could provide an......

Italy parliament approves Meloni’s contested electoral reform ahead of 2027 vote

Italy’s lower house of parliament has approved a controversial electoral reform promoted by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s governing coalition, setting the stage for a major change to the country’s voting system ahead of the 2027 general election. The reform, supported by the right-wing......

Turkey’s ousted CHP leader prepares for possible new party amid legal battle

Turkey’s ousted opposition leader Ozgur Ozel has said preparations are underway for the possible creation of a new political party, as he awaits the outcome of legal proceedings challenging his removal from the leadership of the country’s main opposition movement. Ozel said any official......

Hungary’s parliament set to remove President Tamás Sulyok under Peter Magyar’s constitutional reform

Hungary's Parliament is expected to vote on a constitutional amendment that would remove President Tamás Sulyok from office, marking another major step in Prime Minister Peter Magyar's campaign to reshape the country's political institutions following his decisive electoral victory......