National Assembly

The ruling Democratic Party and main opposition People Power Party agreed on June 16 to launch a 45-day parliamentary investigation into ballot shortages during the June 3 local elections.

5. juni 2026 Rapportert av AI

The National Assembly voted on June 5 to elect Rep. Cho Jeong-sik of the ruling Democratic Party as the new parliamentary speaker. Cho won 267 out of 276 votes cast.

President Lee Jae Myung has renewed calls for the National Assembly to swiftly appoint a special inspector general to probe corruption involving the president's family. Presidential chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik stressed the need during a press briefing, citing democratic principles of institutional oversight. The ruling party pledged quick action, while the opposition dismissed it as a political stunt.

12. april 2026 Rapportert av AI

France's eight main unions sent a letter to Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu on April 12 protesting the expansion of work on May Day. Lecornu is temporizing by promising dialogue and a meeting with the Labor Minister. The bill, adopted by the Senate in 2025, is subject to an accelerated parliamentary maneuver.

Paris prosecutors are examining a complaint filed by LFI MP Gabrielle Cathala against macroniste MP Caroline Yadan, accused of spreading false news about UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese. The complaint follows tense exchanges in the National Assembly in late February. Prosecutors will decide whether to open an investigation.

31. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

On Tuesday March 31, 2026, during the weekly meeting of Droite républicaine deputies at the Assemblée nationale, former Prime Minister Michel Barnier directed several sharp jabs at group president Laurent Wauquiez. Tensions escalated quickly amid discussions on political news. The two men engaged in lively verbal clashes in the meeting room.