Keywords: Reform


Conventional terminations: bill to reduce unemployment benefit duration rejected in the French National Assembly

A proposed bill aimed at reducing the duration of unemployment benefits in cases of “rupture conventionnelle” (conventional termination) has been rejected in its first reading by the French National Assembly, marking a setback for the government. The legislative proposal was designed to......

Orban’s defeat sparks internal debate and calls for renewal within Fidesz

Hungary’s political landscape is undergoing significant turbulence following the electoral defeat of Prime Minister Viktor Orban, prompting internal debate within his ruling party, Fidesz. After Sunday’s unexpected election result, Orban quickly conceded defeat to opposition leader Peter......

Lebanese finance minister Yassine Jaber heads to Washington for IMF and World Bank meetings

Lebanese Finance Minister Yassine Jaber has travelled to Washington to take part in the annual spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (WB), which will be held from April 13 to 18. He is leading a Lebanese delegation that also includes the Minister of Economy Amer......

German debt brake reform unlikely during current government term, Bild reports

A planned overhaul of Germany’s constitutional borrowing limit, known as the “debt brake,” is not expected to be completed during the current government’s legislative term, according to reports from German media outlet Bild. The report suggests that the expert commission tasked......

Kazakhstan to hold parliamentary election in august, president announces

Kazakhstan is set to hold a parliamentary election in August, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced on Friday, marking another step in the country’s ongoing political reforms. The resource-rich Central Asian nation has recently undergone constitutional changes aimed at restructuring its legislative......

Morocco to host GITEX future health Africa 2026 in Casablanca

GITEX Future Health Africa 2026 will take place in Casablanca from May 4 to 6, bringing together policymakers, healthcare professionals, technology firms, and investors to examine the future of healthcare systems across Africa. The event is organized by Ministry of Health and Social Protection, the......

South Korea seeks greater military autonomy with wartime command push

South Korea is moving toward strengthening its military independence, as President Lee Jae-myung announced plans to regain wartime operational control from the United States. Speaking during a meeting with senior defense officials, Lee emphasized the importance of enhancing national defense capabilities......

Morocco tightens rules on property holding companies to end ghost firm loophole

Morocco is overhauling the legal framework governing real estate civil companies, known locally as SCIs, giving existing structures six months to comply with sweeping new requirements or face administrative blockage. Ministerial Order No. 357.26, signed on February 16, 2026 and published in the Official......

Moroccan expert Khalid Tinasti joins UN panel to reshape global drug policy

The United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs elected the members of an independent expert panel established under resolution 68/6 during its 69th session in Vienna. Among the 19 appointees is Moroccan expert Khalid Tinasti, 40, who will contribute to what represents the most significant review of......