North Korea to Convene 9th Congress in Late February
North Korea’s ruling Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) is set to convene its 9th Party Congress in late February 2026.
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IPJ Global Report: Women in Parliaments Around the World in 2025 (The most comprehensive, fully illustrated data-analysis of gender representation in 2025)
Global women in parliaments 2025 report. Key facts, stats, leading countries, challenges, and progress toward gender parity in national legislatures.
WTO and IPU Urge Parliaments to Ratify Fisheries Subsidies Agreement
WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Secretary General Martin Chungong have jointly called on national parliaments to ratify the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies. This landmark agreement is the first WTO accord to focus on environmental sustainability.
Uruguay Parliament: Lower House Approves Euthanasia Bill, first Latin American country
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
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
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.
Venezuela’s parliamentary election & President Nicolás Maduro
Venezuelans voted again in regional and parliamentary elections. Preliminary results show Maduro’s United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) winning 23 of 24 governorships and 82.68% of legislative seats.
Iran Parliament Votes to Suspend IAEA Cooperation
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.
King Charles III to Open Canada Parliament in Historic Visit Amid US Tensions
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.
Spain Parliament Approves Motion to Ban Arms Sales to Israel Over Gaza War
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.