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All you need to know about Hungary's refugee referendum
Hungary is holding a referendum over the EU’s controversial refugee quotas on Sunday, October 2.Hungary is holding a referendum over the EU’s controversial refugee quotas on Sunday, October 2.
Venezuela: opposition push for speedier recall referendum
In Venezuela, further protests have been held against President Nicolas Maduro’s rule, though far smaller than the huge opposition march seen earlier this month.In Venezuela, further protests have been held against President Nicolas Maduro’s rule, though far smaller than the huge opposition march seen earlier this month.
Trump goes gunning for Hillary in North Carolina
Donald Trump has once again skirted a fine line with his latest jab at Hillary Clinton.Donald Trump has once again skirted a fine line with his latest jab at Hillary Clinton.
Brazilian senate due to vote on Dilma Rousseff impeachment
The Brazilian senate is due to vote on Wednesday on whether to impeach the president. If senators vote in favour, Dilma Rousseff will be suspendedThe Brazilian senate is due to vote on Wednesday on whether to impeach the president. If senators vote in favour, Dilma Rousseff will be suspended
Brazil's Senate rejects attempt to annul impeachment proceedings against Rousseff
Brazil’s Senate says it will go ahead with a vote on Wednesday on whether to impeach the president. It’s the latest in the long running saga ofBrazil’s Senate says it will go ahead with a vote on Wednesday on whether to impeach the president. It’s the latest in the long running saga of
Will Turkey remain a secular republic?
Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu promises the new constitution will guarantee itPrime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu promises the new constitution will guarantee it
Outrage at call for secular Turkey to adopt a 'religious' constitution
Police clashed with protesters outside Turkey’s parliament on Tuesday, amid outrage at a call for the secular country to adopt a religiousPolice clashed with protesters outside Turkey’s parliament on Tuesday, amid outrage at a call for the secular country to adopt a religious
France says 'no' to controversial plan to strip terrorists of their nationality
French President François Hollande has dropped controversial plans to change the constitution; plans which included a clause allowing convictedFrench President François Hollande has dropped controversial plans to change the constitution; plans which included a clause allowing convicted
France: Hollande drops controversial plans to strip terrorists' nationality
French President François Hollande has dropped controversial plans to change the constitution; plans which included a clause allowing convictedFrench President François Hollande has dropped controversial plans to change the constitution; plans which included a clause allowing convicted
Erdogan warns Turkey's top courts over freed journalists
Turkey’s president warned the country’s top court that it’s survival would be up for debate if it repeated rulings that were against the countryTurkey’s president warned the country’s top court that it’s survival would be up for debate if it repeated rulings that were against the country
European rights body accuses Polish government of undermining democracy
A European rights body has accused Poland’s conservative government of undermining democracy. Legal experts at the Council of Europe, a non-EU bodyA European rights body has accused Poland’s conservative government of undermining democracy. Legal experts at the Council of Europe, a non-EU body
Changes to Poland's highest court ruled 'unconstitutional'
Polish judges have ruled against the country’s government and declared that changes to the functioning and make-up of Poland’s Constitutional courtPolish judges have ruled against the country’s government and declared that changes to the functioning and make-up of Poland’s Constitutional court
France: MPs back constitutional changes to strip passports from those convicted of terrorism
The majority of MPs in France’s lower house of parliament, the National Assembly, have approved controversial amendments to the country’sThe majority of MPs in France’s lower house of parliament, the National Assembly, have approved controversial amendments to the country’s
France: controversial reforms clear first hurdle
The lower house narrowly approves plan to strip convicted terrorists of their dual nationalityThe lower house narrowly approves plan to strip convicted terrorists of their dual nationality
Algeria enacts reforms and gives Berber language official status
The Algerian government has passed a reform package including granting the Berber language official status and re-instating the two-term limit forThe Algerian government has passed a reform package including granting the Berber language official status and re-instating the two-term limit for
EU to discuss Polish media laws
Poland’s new conservative government faces further scrutiny on Wednesday as the European Commission debates new laws seen as reining in the country’sPoland’s new conservative government faces further scrutiny on Wednesday as the European Commission debates new laws seen as reining in the country’s
Is Turkey set for constitutional reform?
Turkey’s ruling AK party and the main opposition CHP have agreed to restart efforts at constitutional reform. A similar cross-party initiativeTurkey’s ruling AK party and the main opposition CHP have agreed to restart efforts at constitutional reform. A similar cross-party initiative
Spain must take constitutional reform by the horns
The Spanish constitution is now in its 38th year, the 6th Dec. anniversary coinciding with campaigning for the general elections on the 20th. SpainThe Spanish constitution is now in its 38th year, the 6th Dec. anniversary coinciding with campaigning for the general elections on the 20th. Spain
Voters in Central African Republic decide on new constitution
Voters in the the Central African Republic have cast their ballots in a constitutional referendum considered crucial to restoring peace in theVoters in the the Central African Republic have cast their ballots in a constitutional referendum considered crucial to restoring peace in the
Moscow: activists and liberal party leader arrested during Constitution Day protests
Russian police have arrested dozens of opposition activists and the leader of the liberal Yabloko party during demonstrations in Moscow. Those takingRussian police have arrested dozens of opposition activists and the leader of the liberal Yabloko party during demonstrations in Moscow. Those taking
Armenia votes to give presidential powers to PM
Armenia has voted in favour of giving more powers to the prime minister and parliament at the expense of the president. The result was announcedArmenia has voted in favour of giving more powers to the prime minister and parliament at the expense of the president. The result was announced
Nepal adopts historic constitution
Nepal has adopted its first democratic constitution, a historic step which creates a secular, federal system following a campaign to create a modernNepal has adopted its first democratic constitution, a historic step which creates a secular, federal system following a campaign to create a modern
Nepal set to declare LGBT-friendly constitution
Nepal’s constitution is set to be formally declared by President Ram Baran Yadav at a ceremony on Sunday (September 20). The new charter, which wasNepal’s constitution is set to be formally declared by President Ram Baran Yadav at a ceremony on Sunday (September 20). The new charter, which was
Thailand draft constitution rejected, elections further delayed
A reform council appointed by Thailand's military rulers after last year's coup rejected a controversial draft constitution on Sunday (Sept. 6), further delaying elections and extending the junta's ruA reform council appointed by Thailand's military rulers after last year's coup rejected a controversial draft constitution on Sunday (Sept. 6), further delaying elections and extending the junta's ru
Indigenous communities lead anti-government protests in Ecuador
Demonstrators have taken to the streets of Ecuador to protest the President’s moves to seek a fourth term. Indigenous demonstrators blocked roads inDemonstrators have taken to the streets of Ecuador to protest the President’s moves to seek a fourth term. Indigenous demonstrators blocked roads in
Ukraine unveils draft changes to Constitution
After more than a year of separatist tensions tearing Ukraine apart the country’s president has revealed draft amendments to the constitution whichAfter more than a year of separatist tensions tearing Ukraine apart the country’s president has revealed draft amendments to the constitution which
ECB bond-buying is legal rules EU's top court
A European Central Bank bond-buying plan crafted at the height of the euro zone crisis is in line with European law, according to the European CourtA European Central Bank bond-buying plan crafted at the height of the euro zone crisis is in line with European law, according to the European Court
Chile's president vows to re-write constitution and tackle corruption
Chile's president has vowed to rewrite the constitution and tackle corruption in an attempt to draw the line under recent scandals which have blighted the government.Chile's president has vowed to rewrite the constitution and tackle corruption in an attempt to draw the line under recent scandals which have blighted the government.
Ukrainian president lifts objections to referendum on state structure
The Ukrainian President says he is ready to hold a referendum on the future structure of the state, apparently lifting earlier objections. But PetroThe Ukrainian President says he is ready to hold a referendum on the future structure of the state, apparently lifting earlier objections. But Petro
Obama criticises rules barring Aung San Suu Kyi from Myanmar presidency
On a visit to Myanmar, US President Barack Obama has criticised the rules that prevent pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi from becoming presidentOn a visit to Myanmar, US President Barack Obama has criticised the rules that prevent pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi from becoming president