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Myanmar Junta Lifts Emergency, Sets Stage for December “Election” as Military Chief Retains Power

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Myanmar parliament- Pyidaungsu Hluttaw 

A new 11-member election commission—also led by Min Aung Hlaing—will supervise the upcoming vote, according to state media. No specific polling date has been set, but authorities insist elections will occur in December.

Germany: How is the Federal Chancellor elected?

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German Parliament Bundestag

What is the election procedure in the German Bundestag? What type of majority is needed to become Federal Chancellor? The exact procedure is specified in the Basic Law. Here’s an overview.

WEF: World Economic Forum on IMF/ WBG Spring Meetings, 2024 @ Washington DC

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IMF WBG Spring Meetings

WEF: World Economic Forum on IMF WBG Spring Meetings on global growth and financial stability & announcements on funding initiatives.

World Bank: Parliamentary Dialogue Series for Gender Strategy 2024-2030 Consultation

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IMF World Bank Parliamentary Network

The Parliamentary Network on World Bank & IMF, in partnership with the World Bank, has organised a 90-minute Parliamentary Dialogue Series.

World Bank: Delivery of Essential Education Services in Gaza

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World Bank Group Statement on Gaza

The World Bank Group announced a $30 million grant to help ensure the continuity of crucial education for children. A sharp decline in economic activity, including trade, coupled with a lack of clearance revenues since October 2023, has worsened an already acute fiscal crisis, thus severely impacting the delivery of public services. This grant will … Read more

The International Day of Parliamentarism is celebrated every year on 30 June

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International Day of Parliamentarism

The International Day of Parliamentarism is celebrated every year on 30 June, the date in 1889 on which the IPU was founded.

Secretary-General’s António Guterres Oath of Office

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-Nimish Kumar. Mr President of the General Assembly, Senhor Presidente da República Portuguesa, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, This is a solemn moment. I find myself experiencing a whirlwind of emotions and thoughts. I am deeply honoured and grateful for the trust you have placed in me to serve as the Secretary-General of the United Nations … Read more

Australian House of Representatives details

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-Nimish Kumar. The House currently has 151 Members. Each Member represents an electoral division. The boundaries of these electorates are adjusted from time to time so that they all contain approximately equal numbers of electors—because of the distribution of Australia’s population they vary greatly in area (from a few square kilometres to over two million square … Read more

Australian Senate has passed 21 bills and referred 14 others to committees.

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Navigate Senate Committees -Nimish Kumar. A new website was launched on 2 December 2020 which explores the work of committees from 1901 to the present. Explore the website Watch the launch Senate 11 sitting days have been held so far in 2021, during which the Senate has passed 21 bills and referred 14 others to committees. 100 divisions … Read more