World news about “Constitution” published by euronews.
Anniversary of Poland’s May 3 constitution Poland is celebrating the anniversary of its constitution – the first in Europe and the second in the world after the United States. The 222-year-old… 03/05/2013
Political leaders vote in poll for a new constitution in Zimbabwe A referendum is coming to a close in Zimbabwe for a constitution which would pave the way for a new era in the country dominated by one man. 89-year-old… 16/03/2013
Zimbabwe votes on a new constitution Tensions are running high as Zimbabwe goes to the polls to vote on new constitution. A spokesman for Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai’s party, the … 16/03/2013
Hungarian parliament faces new wave of condemnation The Hungarian parliament has come in for a fresh barrage of criticism after passing a raft of controversial reforms, which critics say will weaken the… 12/03/2013
Hungary approves controversial Constitutional Court law In a vote that has been opposed by the EU, the US and human rights groups the Hungarian parliament on Monday adopted legislation that critics say will shackle… 11/03/2013
Freedom concerns in Hungary Thousands of Hungarians took to the streets on Saturday to protest against proposed changes to the country’s constitution that they believe will take away… 10/03/2013
Constitution ‘divisive’ says Egyptian opposition’s Hamdeen Sabahy Stability is in short supply in Egypt. The election of the Muslim Brotherhood and the recent vote on a new constitution has split the country and many are now… 03/01/2013
Egypt gives Islamist constitution a chance Will an Islamist referendum victory calm Tahrir Square and the opposition, or will there be a return to street protests? The Egyptian people remain deeply… 24/12/2012
Egypt: old hand, new constitutionA man shows his ink-stained finger as he leaves a polling centre after voting in the referendum on Egypt’s new constitution in Cairo. Egyptians voted on… 15/12/2012
Temperatures rise in Germany’s euro-fever In Germany, a close ally of Chancellor Angela Merkel has called into question the independence of the European Central Bank over its newest plan to save the… 10/09/2012
Should the EU become a confederation? Giacomo, in Italy, asks: Why can Europe not adopt a confederal political system, flexible and central, as in Switzerland? Pascal Delwit, political… 03/02/2012
Hungary, a country divided As the last opposition radio station in Budapest loses its licence, many fear the country is slipping from a liberal, to an authoritarian state. The finger of… 27/01/2012
Hungary may offer concessions to appease EU and IMF Hungary has said it may tone down some of the more controversial parts of its new constitution, amid growing international financial and political pressure… 04/01/2012
Tunus’da adaylar duvarıA Tunisian woman walks past posters of an election campaign in Sidi Bouzid in Tunisia. Some 11,000 candidates representing 110 parties will contest 218 seats… 19/10/2011
Spain’s lower house backs budgetary ‘golden rule’ Spanish MPs have overwhelmingly backed moves to put a so-called ‘golden rule’ on budgetary stability into the constitution. Ruling Socialists and… 02/09/2011
Spain to add debt cap to constitution Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero and his political opponents in parliament have agreed to work together to quickly change Spain’s… 23/08/2011
Moroccans demonstrate support for reforms – nocomment As Morocco entered the final day of campaigning for a referendum on the constitutional monarchy, thousands of supporters took to the streets in major cities… 01/07/2011
Lesson for EU in election says Turkey’s EU Minister In the wake of the Turkish election results euronews spoke to Turkey’s Minister for EU Affairs and Chief Negotiator Egemen Bagis. Euronews: “Your party… 13/06/2011
Turkey: push for a new constitution As the election campaign winds down in Turkey, euronews spoke to some of the main figures involved in Sunday’s historic poll. The election is not expected… 10/06/2011
Fidesz’s new constitution for Hungary A new constitution for Hungary has been under debate in Budapest’s parliament. The Fidesz party in power had no trouble adopting it, since they enjoy a… 18/04/2011
Morocco’s march for change Repercussions in Morocco of social movements in the Arab world: King Mohammed VI is reforming the constitution, ready to cede some of his power and espouse… 06/04/2011
Pro-gun rallies held across USRallies have been held across America to defend the right to own firearms in the wake of the Sandy Hook massacre. The protests come after New York state… 20/01/2013
Chavez remains president without swearing-inNo date has been set for the inauguration of Venezuela’s ailing President Hugo Chavez after the country’s Supreme Court endorsed its postponement due to his… 10/01/2013
Paris stymied over top tax planThe French Constitutional Council has rejected the government’s flagship plans for a top tax rate of 75 percent. It is a setback for President Hollande and… 29/12/2012
France: constitutional court rejects 75 per cent tax rateThe French Supreme Court has rejected the government’s controversial plans to tax top earners on 75 per cent of their income. The measure, one of the… 29/12/2012
Egypt’s Mursi calls for unity as Islamist constitution becomes lawPresident Mohamed Mursi has congratulated Egyptians for endorsing a new constitution and urged all parties to join him in a national dialogue. Anxiety over… 26/12/2012
Egypt: new constitution signed into law amid economic woesEgyptian President Mohamed Mursi has signed into law a new Islamist-drafted constitution. He says it will help to end political turmoil and allow him to… 26/12/2012
Egypt: Opposition fury after constitution resultThere was anger in Tahrir Square, the focus of the movement to oust Hosni Mubarak nearly two years ago, and now still the unofficial seat of opposition to… 26/12/2012
Egypt’s ‘yes’ to controversial new constitutionThe Egyptian Supreme Election Committee has confirmed that the controversial new constitution has been approved. Nearly 64 per cent of the votes in the two… 25/12/2012
Official confirmation for Egypt’s constitution voteEgypt’s Supreme Election Committee has confirmed that the controversial new constitution has been approved. Nearly 64 per cent of the electorate in the two… 25/12/2012
Egypt referendum results due, opposition readies for parliamentary voteEgyptian opposition leader Mohamed El Baradei has admitted that the political fight over the draft constitution has been too fragmented. Official results… 25/12/2012
Judges investigate Egyptian vote fraud claimsIn Egypt, judges are looking into allegations from the opposition that a referendum on the country’s controversial new constitution was riddled with… 24/12/2012
Egypt opposition alleges referendum “fraud”Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi faces further turmoil after his opponents complained of voting fraud during the referendum on the draft… 24/12/2012
Egypt’s main opposition demands an inquiryEgypt’s main opposition party is demanding an inquiry into the referendum on the draft constitution. The National Salvation Front claims the second round of… 24/12/2012
Egypt: opposition cry foul after constitution voteEgypt’s controversial new constitution, drawn up by an Islamist dominated parliament, has been approved in a referendum according to rival groups. The… 23/12/2012
Majority of Egyptians vote for constitution – claimCounting is now underway after the second and final round of referendum voting to decide on a controversial constitution for Egypt. It is claimed 71 percent… 23/12/2012
Egyptians protest at referendum processEgyptians gather to march on the Presidential Palace and Tahrir Square in Cairo.They are angry at how the vote for the Islamist-backed national constitution… 19/12/2012
US Senator plans bill to ban assault weaponsA move is already underway to address the political hot-potato of US gun legislation in the wake of the Newtown killings. A senior senator from California… 17/12/2012
Sandy Hook massacre renews gun control debateAnother American shooting rampage and another round of questions over the country’s gun control laws. Some 30,000 people are killed each year by firearms in… 16/12/2012
Violence hits Egyptian constitution voteAmidst ongoing violence in Egypt the first stage of a referendum on a new constitution has taken place. Those opposed to the wording think it gives too much… 16/12/2012
Egyptians vote on divisive new constitutionEgyptians are voting on a new constitution that’s been billed by the ruling party as a solution to the country’s political crisis. Violent protests erupted… 15/12/2012
Last stand before divisive Egypt referendumRight up to the last hours before a referendum on Egypt’s new constitution, protesters stood shoulder to shoulder in Cairo’s Tahrir Square calling for today’s… 15/12/2012
Egypt Judges Club reaffirms boycott of constitution voteSenior Egyptian judges are set to boycott the supervision of a referendum on the controversial draft constitution which is being held tomorrow and next… 14/12/2012
Vote ‘No’ in referendum urges Egypt oppositionProtesters in Cairo mull over a decision by Egypt’s main Liberal and secular opposition to urge a “No” vote in Saturday’s referendum. The two-day ballot –… 13/12/2012
Egypt: army calls unity talks amid constitutional riftBoth sides in the constitutional conflict that is pulling Egypt apart have kept up their demonstrations around the presidential palace in Cairo. The big… 12/12/2012
Egypt judges to boycott Mursi’s constitution referendumJudges in Egypt say they will boycott the president’s proposed referendum on a new constitution. The threat comes amid ongoing protests in Cairo’s Tahrir… 03/12/2012
Court out: Egypt’s constitutional crisis deepens as judges shelve vital workIn Egypt, tensions between some of the country’s judiciary and the president took a turn for the worse when the highest court in the land was forced to shut… 02/12/2012
Egypt top court delays key ruling on constitutionEgypt’s highest court has delayed a ruling on the new draft constitution after protesters blocked the entrance to the building. Hundreds of supporters of… 02/12/2012
Mursi calls referendum on constitutionEgypt’s President Mohamed Mursi announced a snap constitutional referendum on Saturday, the same day huge numbers of his loyalists rallied in Cairo. The… 02/12/2012
Protesters dismiss Mursi’s call for national dialoguePresident Mohamed Mursi received the final version of Egypt’s constitution from the Islamist-dominated assembly that drafted it. Despite the fresh crisis… 02/12/2012
Egypt faces snap referendum as anti-Mursi protests continueTens of thousands of Egyptians have continued to demonstrate across the country calling on President Mohamed Mursi to step down. In Alexandria there were… 01/12/2012
Egypt’s constitutional opponents promise to resistEgypt’s proposed new constitution, and the manner in which it is being rolled out by President Mursi, is attracting plenty of criticism in Cairo and other… 30/11/2012
Anti-constitution protest in Tahrir Square growsFollowing Friday prayers, the numbers protesting against Egypt’s draft constitution in Cairo’s Tahrir Square grew. The demonstrators say the proposals will… 30/11/2012
Egypt draft constitution approval sees further protestsCairo’s Tahrir Square is once again packed with demonstrators hours after the final draft of the country’s new constitution was readied for presidential… 30/11/2012
Egypt Islamists approve new constitutionA body set up to write Egypt’s new constitution following last year’s ousting of leader Hosni Mubarak has approved its final draft. After an all-night… 30/11/2012
Egypt’s assembly adopts constitution amid protestsEgypt’s President Mohamed Mursi has defended his controversial decree which last week gave him sweeping new powers, describing the decision as ‘‘necessary and… 30/11/2012
Assembly votes to keep principles of Islamic lawIn Egypt the assembly drafting the new constitution has voted to keep the principles of Islamic law as the main source of legislation. It was the first… 29/11/2012
Egyptian President set to address the nationIn Egypt a final draft of a new constitution was completed early on Thursday and politicians will now vote on it. Cairo and the country will later hear from… 29/11/2012
Vote due on Egyptian constitutionThousands have taken to the streets of Alexandria, Egypt’s second city. It was a counter-protest in support of President Mohammed Mursi, under fire over the… 29/11/2012
Protesters clash with security as Mursi declares rule by decree in EgyptCutting out corruption and bringing justice to society are two of the reasons cited for the increase in power Egyptian President Mohammed Mursi has given… 23/11/2012
Are France’s election rules outdated?France’s second round of voting on May 6 could be seriously compromised, the authorities warn, if results are announced too early from polling stations that… 23/04/2012
Egypt’s constitutional panel meets amid protestsWednesday’s first meeting of the panel charged with drawing up Egypt’s new constitution brought out protesters complaining about the domination of… 29/03/2012
Heated debate at centre of talks on constitutionThe start of the process to create a new constitution for Egypt got underway in the Cairo International Conference Centre. The two chambers met for the first… 03/03/2012
New Egypt constitution a step closerIn Egypt, further steps have been taken to draw up a new constitution for the post-Mubarak era. Ahmed Fahmy, a university professor and member of the… 28/02/2012
Assad casts his vote in blood-stained ballotPictures from Syrian state TV showed a smiling President Bashar al Assad and his wife voting in a referendum that could keep him in power until… 26/02/2012
Syrians vote as bombs rain downSyrians are voting on a new constitution as bombs continue to fall in several parts of the country. President Bashar al Assad says this referendum offers… 26/02/2012
EU decision over legal action against Hungary due within daysThe European Commission will decide next week whether it is taking legal action against debt-ridden Hungary over its new constitution. Budapest wants laws… 13/01/2012
UK ministers take referendum mission to ScotlandSenior British ministers, possibly including David Cameron, are to visit Scotland in the coming weeks to push for a referendum on independence to be held… 12/01/2012
EU warns Hungary on aid study visitThe Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s new constitution, only three days old, has EU officials in Brussels scrambling for a response. Critics say the… 03/01/2012
Hungarians protest against new constitutionTens of thousands of Hungarians protested long into the night against the government’s re-writing of the constitution, changes that the demonstrators say… 03/01/2012
Hungarian democracy ‘reformed’Hungary under Prime Minister Viktor Orban has brought in a new constitution in spite of strong criticism from the opposition at home and from other countries… 02/01/2012
Nepal finally agrees on a peace dealNepal’s main political parties have at last agreed on the future of 19,000 former Maoist fighters adding the final part to a long awaited peace deal. About… 02/11/2011
Islam-based Ennahda victorious in Tunisia electionTunisia’s Islamist Ennahda party has been confirmed as the winner of the country’s first free election following its revolution. The election commission said… 28/10/2011
Ennahda begin coalition talksThe full results from Tunisia’s first democratic election have been delayed until later today although the moderate Islamists are claiming victory. Ennahda… 26/10/2011
Islamists claim victory in Tunisia’s Arab Spring voteModerate Islamists are preparing to lead a coalition government after Tunisia’s first-ever democratic elections. As votes were still being counted, the… 25/10/2011
Poised to come first, Islamists cause alarm in TunisiaThe moderate Islamist Ennahda party has claimed victory in Tunisia’s first democratic election but official results are not due out until later today. Aware… 25/10/2011
Moderate Islamists lead Tunisia’s historic pollModerate Islamists claim their party is set for victory in Tunisia’s historic first free election. With counting now well underway, most forecasts point to… 24/10/2011
Massive turnout for Tunisia’s historic pollLong queues at almost all polling stations indicated this was a special election in Tunisia. Officials claim the turnout in the country’s first free vote was… 24/10/2011
Turkey aims to write new constitution by 2012Turkey’s parliament has reopened after the summer break, with officials promising to write up a new constitution by next year. The rights of the minority… 02/10/2011
Tunisia first election date is setTunisia has announced the date for the first free election in the country’s history. The vote to elect a 218 seat assembly will take place on October 23rd… 02/10/2011
Germany backs bailouts – but with conditionsGermany’s Constitutional Court has rejected a series of lawsuits aimed at blocking the country’s participation in bailout packages for cash-strapped euro zone… 07/09/2011
Constitutional court ruling on German bailouts could threaten ESMGermany’s constitutional court will decide on Wednesday whether the country’s contribution to bailouts for debt-stricken European nations is legal. The ruling… 07/09/2011
Humala sworn in as president of PeruFormer army officer Ollanta Humala has been sworn in as the President of Peru. He was accompanied by leaders from the region, as well as Georgian President… 29/07/2011
Turkey: govt win no-confidence voteThe Turkish government of Prime Minister Tayyip Recep Erdogan have won a parliamentary vote of confidence clearing the way for his plans to write a new… 13/07/2011
Protests to continue in Morocco despite referendumDespite a referendum confirming changes to the constitution, protesters in Morocco do not think the changes will go far enough. The February 20 democracy… 04/07/2011
Count underway as Morocco awaitsKing Mohammed VI of Morocco’s revolutionary constitution has passed its first test, turnout of 60 percent validating the outcome. The count is underway, and… 01/07/2011
Moroccan constitution a step in the right directionThe people of Morocco will soon make their feelings clear at the ballot box. Trying to get an impression of the elite opinion, Euronews has spoken to… 01/07/2011
Turnout low ahead of Moroccan referendum deadlineMorocco’s King Mohammed VI has voted in a referendum he has promised will usher in a new era of constitutional monarchy. At least, that is the hope. In… 01/07/2011
No rush to vote in Moroccan referendumAs voting continues in the Moroccan referendum on constitutional reform the worries are that the turnout will not be high enough to make the result the… 01/07/2011
Moroccans vote on constitutional changeOver 13 million Moroccans are expected to go to the polls today to vote on a new draft constitution laid out by King Mohammed VI. The King will retain… 01/07/2011
Moroccans take future into their handsToday Moroccans have a chance to change their history in a referendum on a new constitution. In it King Mohammed VI relinquishes absolute power, retaining… 01/07/2011
Controversial bill withdrawn after protests in DakarSenegalese President Abdoulaye Wade has withdrawn a bill that would have made it easier for him to be re-elected. On Thursday, protests against it lead to… 24/06/2011
Moroccan opposition to march todayDemonstrations have been called in Morocco today to protest against the political reforms announced by King Mohammed VI. Several opposition figures have… 19/06/2011
Morocco reacts to historic constitutional reformIn Morocco a spontaneous outpouring of celebrations spread throughout the country after King Mohammed VI promised a new democratic constitution. The… 18/06/2011
Mohammed VI ushers in new era for MoroccoMorocco’s King Mohammed VI spent an historic Friday signing a new draft constitution he is putting to popular approval in referendum. While he will retain… 18/06/2011
Oldest Arab dynasty opens arms to changeThe King of Morocco has spoken to the nation to announce sweeping changes to the constitution and governance. They go a long way towards enshrining a… 17/06/2011
Moroccan monarchy edges towards reformMohammed VI was crowned king of Morocco on 23 July 1999 after the death of his father, Hassan II. Hassan ruled his country with an iron fist, jailing and… 17/06/2011
King of Morocco to unveil reform proposalsThe King of Morocco is due to announce proposals for constitutional reform tonight in response to nationwide demonstrations. Mohammed VI is to make a… 17/06/2011
Erdogan vows to work with rivals on new constitutionRecep Tayyip Erdogan has won a third term as Turkey’s prime minister. His AK Party gained a decisive victory, picking up 49.9 percent of the vote, but fell… 13/06/2011
Erdogan to work with others on Turkish constitutionHe has a third consecutive term, but not the majority needed to go ahead with his plans for constitutional changes. Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s AK Party… 13/06/2011
