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IPJ Special Report on Bucha Summit- 2026 Ukraine: NATO & OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Presidents extend support to Prez Zelenskyy

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Bucha Summit- 2026 Ukraine: NATO & OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Presidents extend support to Prez Zelenskyy

NATO Parliamentary Assembly President Marcos Perestrello and Secretary General Benedetta Berti attended the Bucha Summit held on 31 March 2026 in Ukraine. The gathering, chaired by the Speaker of the Ukrainian Parliament Ruslan Stefanchuk, brought together Speakers and Deputy Speakers of Parliaments, as well as presidents of international parliamentary assemblies. The Summit was also attended by the leadership of Ukraine,  including President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. 

French PM François Bayrou to Face Confidence Vote on September 8 Amid Budget Crisis

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French PM François Bayrou to Face Confidence Vote on September 8 Amid Budget Crisis

Prime Minister François Bayrou announced that he will seek a confidence vote in the French parliament on September 8. The move comes as his government faces rising opposition over plans to cut €44 billion in public spending.

Lithuanian parliament elects Inga Ruginienė as the new Prime Minister (Read Official Statement)

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Lithuanian parliament Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė

The Seimas, taking into account the decree of the President of the Republic Gitanas Nausėda, approved the candidacy of Inga Ruginienė, a representative of the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party, for the position of Prime Minister, submitted by the head of state.

Finland Parliament: Finnish MP Eemeli Peltonen, 30, Dies by Suicide in Parliament Building

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Finland Parliament: Finnish MP Eemeli Peltonen, 30, Dies by Suicide in Parliament Building

Eemeli Peltonen, a 30-year-old Member of Parliament (MP) for the Social Democratic Party of Finland (SDP), has died by suspected suicide inside Finland’s main Parliament House (Eduskuntatalo) in Helsinki.

Ukraine Parliament restores Anti-Corruption Bodies’ Independence After Public Outcry

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Ukraine Parliament restores Anti-Corruption Bodies' Independence After Public Outcry

Ukraine parliament voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to restore the independence of two major anti-corruption bodies. This decision came just a week after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy approved legal changes that had curtailed their power, triggering widespread protests and international criticism.

Yulia Svyrydenko Appointed Ukraine’s First Female Wartime Prime Minister

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Yulia Svyrydenko Appointed Ukraine’s First Female Wartime Prime Minister

Yulia Svyrydenko has officially become Ukraine’s 19th Prime Minister, marking a major political shift amid the ongoing war with Russia. The 39-year-old economist was approved by Ukraine’s parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, on July 17, just three days after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy nominated her.

UK Parliament: British woman MP Kate Kniveton ‘marital rape gate’, accused Tory MP husband Andrew Griffiths

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UK Parliament: British woman MP Kate Kniveton 'marital rape gate', accused Tory MP husband

Former Conservative MP Kate Kniveton has bravely spoken out about a decade of abuse by her politician husband, Andrew Griffiths. In a new ITV documentary, “Breaking the Silence: Kate’s Story,” Kniveton revealed a terrifying incident where she believed she would die while being strangled by Griffiths.

Intense Clashes Erupt in Armenian Parliament as Opposition MPs Face Criminal Charges and Physical Attacks

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National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia | Armenia Parliament l International Parliament Journal IPJ

The Armenian Parliament has approved the prosecution of opposition MPs Artur Sargsyan, Seyran Ohanyan, and Artsvik Minasyan on charges ranging from terrorism to corruption. Tensions boiled over into a physical brawl in parliament, highlighting rising political unrest in Yerevan.

UK Parliament: Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves in tears

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UK Parliament The International Parliament Journal IPJ

Rachel Reeves, Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, was visibly emotional in Parliament on Wednesday as political and financial pressure mounted following a government U-turn on welfare reforms. Her future became the subject of intense speculation after Prime Minister Keir Starmer refused to confirm she would remain in her role until the next general election.