Keywords: Legislation


French parliament votes on landmark assisted dying legislation

French lawmakers are set to vote on a landmark bill that would establish a legal framework for assisted dying, marking one of the most significant reforms to the country's end-of-life legislation in decades. The vote in the National Assembly follows months of intense political discussion and ethical......

U.S. Congress: Bill to designate Polisario Front gains traction in the House of Representatives

The debate surrounding the Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act is gaining momentum in the U.S. Congress. In the House of Representatives, the bill sponsored by Republican Representative Joe Wilson continues to expand its circle of supporters with the addition of two new Republican lawmakers, Scott......

Trump rejects bipartisan housing affordability bill, protests Senate inaction

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he will not sign a bipartisan housing affordability bill, distancing himself from one of the few major legislative initiatives to secure support from both Democrats and Republicans in the deeply divided U.S. Congress. In a statement published on social......

Morocco approves NARSA reform bill to regularize nearly 200 public employees

Morocco has taken a new step toward strengthening the operational capacity of its National Road Safety Agency (NARSA) after lawmakers approved legislation designed to regularize the employment status of nearly 200 public employees assigned to the agency. The House of Councillors adopted Bill No. 61.25......

Uganda enacts controversial law targeting foreign influence

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has signed a controversial new law designed to limit foreign influence in the country, sparking criticism from economists, civil society groups, and political observers. The legislation, known as the “Protection of Sovereignty” law, introduces strict rules......

UK pledges additional funding and fast-tracks legislation to combat antisemitism

The United Kingdom has announced new measures to strengthen the fight against antisemitism, including increased funding and the acceleration of legislative efforts aimed at improving national security. The move comes in response to a recent violent incident in north London involving members of the Jewish......

French left party agrees to join talks on antisemitism bill

France’s left-wing party La France Insoumise (LFI) has reversed its initial stance and will take part in upcoming discussions on a proposed law aimed at combating antisemitism. The announcement signals a shift in tone as political groups prepare to debate new legislative measures addressing discrimination......

Law on assisted dying fails in England and Wales parliament

The proposed law to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales has officially failed to pass in Parliament after months of political deadlock and procedural delays. Although the House of Commons approved the bill in June 2025 for certain terminally ill patients, the legislation became stalled in the......

Senegal approves tougher law targeting same-sex relations and advocacy

Senegal has adopted a new law strengthening penalties related to same-sex relations and introducing restrictions on the public promotion of homosexuality, marking a significant shift in the country’s legal framework. The legislation, approved by parliament and endorsed by President Bassirou Diomaye......