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Uruguay Parliament: Lower House Approves Euthanasia Bill, first Latin American country

August 23, 2025 by Nimish Kumar, The International Parliament Journal (IPJ) in America Pacific

Uruguay’s Chamber of Representatives has approved a groundbreaking bill that legalizes euthanasia for mentally competent adults suffering from incurable illnesses or unbearable pain. The bill passed with a 64-29 vote after an overnight debate. It now heads to the Senate, where it is expected to pass by the end of the year.

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

August 22, 2025 by Nimish Kumar, The International Parliament Journal (IPJ) in Europe

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.

Syria Parliament Election: Date sets for First Parliamentary Elections After Assad’s Fall

July 30, 2025 by Nimish Kumar, The International Parliament Journal (IPJ) in Middle East

Syria will hold its first parliamentary elections under new leadership between September 15 and 20, authorities confirmed on Sunday. This landmark decision comes just seven months after the ousting of Bashar al-Assad, which brought an end to over 60 years of Baath Party rule.

Iran Parliament Votes to Suspend IAEA Cooperation

June 29, 2025 by Nimish Kumar, The International Parliament Journal (IPJ) in Middle East

In a landmark decision, Iran parliament has voted overwhelmingly to suspend all cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The move follows 12 days of joint US-Israeli airstrikes targeting Iran’s key nuclear sites—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. Out of 223 lawmakers, 221 voted in favor, with one abstention and one opposing vote.

Israel PM Netanyahu Narrowly Survives Knesset Vote as Ultra-Orthodox Draft Crisis Deepens

June 17, 2025 by Nimish Kumar, The International Parliament Journal (IPJ) in Middle East

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s fragile coalition narrowly escaped collapse. A crucial vote in the Knesset to dissolve parliament failed by a 61-53 margin. The vote, triggered by the growing crisis over military conscription for ultra-Orthodox Jews, could have forced early elections.

Portugal Parliament: Far-Right Chega Becomes Main Opposition Party

June 7, 2025 by Nimish Kumar, The International Parliament Journal (IPJ) in Europe

In a historic shift, Portugal’s far-right Chega party has emerged as the main opposition in Portugal Parliament. The final results of the May 18 Portugal Parliament election pushed Chega ahead of the Socialist Party (PS), marking a dramatic transformation in the country’s political landscape.