UK parliament votes to begin Brexit process

UK parliament votes to begin Brexit process

(VOVworld) – Legislation which will give UK Prime Minister Theresa May the right to trigger Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, the legal first step for leaving the EU, was passed...
EU Parliament picks new president

EU Parliament picks new president

(VOVworld) – Italian Senator Antonio Tajani won 351 out of 633 votes in the final round of voting in Strasbourg, France, to become president of the European Parliament
Singapore amends Constitution

Singapore amends Constitution

(VOVworld) – Singapore’s parliament passed changes to the Constitution Wednesday, raising the bar for presidential candidates and ensuring that all races are represented in the office
Spain fails to form a government

Spain fails to form a government

(VOVworld) - A majority of Spanish lawmakers on Wednesday rejected conservative party leader Mariano Rajoy's bid to form a government, signaling that Spain's eight-month political deadlock is unlikely...
Scotland considers veto of Brexit bills

Scotland considers veto of Brexit bills

(VOVworld) – Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Sunday that the Scottish Parliament will block the passage of Brexit for the sake of Scottish people
Jordan appoints new Prime Minister

Jordan appoints new Prime Minister

(VOVworld) – Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Sunday appointed Hani Al Mulqi his new Prime Minister after dissolving Jordan’s parliament
Spain dissolves parliament

Spain dissolves parliament

(VOVworld) – Spain’s parliament will be dissolved on Tuesday. New elections are scheduled to be launched on June 26th after none of the four largest parties managed to reach a workable coalition. Talks to form...
Ukraine approves its parliament

Ukraine approves its parliament

(VOVworld) – Ukraine’s ruling coalition approved a new government on Wednesday, which will be led by Parliament Speaker Vladimir Groysman
Egypt elects new Parliament Speaker

Egypt elects new Parliament Speaker

(VOVworld) - Egypt’s parliament met on Sunday for the first time in more than three years and elected a constitutional expert as its speaker