Nimish Kumar, The International Parliament Journal (IPJ)
Samoa will head to early general elections after its Parliament failed to pass the national budget. Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa confirmed the dissolution of Parliament in a live address on Wednesday.
Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-Lung welcomed a delegation of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) on Monday. The group included MEPs Reinis Pozņaks from Latvia, Beatrice Timgren, and European Parliament Policy Advisor Jens Vornøe.
In Poland President Election, a closely contested run-off, Karol Nawrocki has emerged as the new President of Poland, securing 50.89% of the vote. His liberal rival, Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski, garnered 49.11% in Poland President Election, according to Poland’s National Electoral Commission.
On June 3, South Koreans will vote in a snap South Korea Presidential Election triggered by the dramatic fall of President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was impeached and removed from office over his martial law declaration in December 2024.
King Charles III has arrived in Canada for a historic and symbolic two-day visit. This marks his first trip to the country since his coronation and his 20th visit overall. The highlight: delivering the Speech from the Throne on Tuesday to open the 45th session of Canada Parliament.
European Parliament approved a significant proposal to impose steep tariffs on Russian fertilizers and agricultural products.
Nepal’s opposition parties have demanded in Nepal Parliament, the immediate resignation of Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak. They allege his moral and administrative responsibility in the growing visit visa scam at Tribhuvan International Airport.
The Zhogorku Kenesh, Kyrgyzstan parliament, held a major session addressing two pressing national issues: the use of the Kyrgyz state language and the growing threat of cybercrime.
Iran Parliament ratified a 20-year strategic partnership with Russia, marking a significant deepening of bilateral relations. This agreement, which includes enhanced defense cooperation, economic collaboration, and joint military efforts, comes amid growing tensions with the West.
Spain’s Parliament passed a non-binding motion urging the government to impose a full arms embargo on Israel. The move comes in response to Israel’s ongoing military operations in Gaza.