France 07/02/2018 Corsica may feature in the French constitution French President Emmanuel Macron said he was open to adding a specific mention of Corsica in the French Constitution, but rejected other demands by the island's nationalist leaders
Spain 25/10/2017 Spain's PM says direct rule of Catalonia is the 'only reponse' to its bid for independence Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy says imposing direct rule on Catalonia is the 'only response' to its push for independence.
Spain 16/10/2017 Puigdemont fails to clarify Catalan independence confusion Catalan leader calls for dialogue in response to the Spanish prime minister's deadline, under threat of the region's autonomy being suspended.
Chile 22/08/2017 Chile court ends abortion ban Milestone for women in Chile as constitutional court backs law easing abortion restrictions
USA 23/05/2017 Flynn 'pleads fifth' in Senate's 'Russian meddling' probe Sacked White House national security advisor, Michael Flyyn has refused to hand over files to the Senate Intelligence Committee.
Paraguay 04/04/2017 Protesters keep up pressure on Paraguay's government There is anger on the streets of Paraguay, with protesters again gathering outside the Congress.
Italy 25/01/2017 Italy: Calls for immediate election after court ruling Italy’s Constitutional Court has modified a contested electoral law, in a move that could pave the way for early elections this year.
Italy 24/01/2017 Italian court to review voting law Italy’s Constitutional Court plays a regular part in Italian politics but the country’s new electoral law, or Italicum as its known, may give it a reduced role in…
Turkey 21/01/2017 Turkish parliament approves controversial constitutional reforms 339 MPs voted in favour of giving more executive power to the country's president, 142 were against, with no abstentions
Turkey 16/01/2017 Turkey's parliament backs controversial constitutional changes Turkey’s parliament has given preliminary approval to a new constitution which will increase the powers of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Poland 21/12/2016 Poland's opposition blockades parliament as Brussels voices concern over rule of law Opposition MPs in Poland have vowed to continue their blockade of parliament in a bid to force a re-run of a disputed budget vote.
Italy 04/12/2016 Italians weigh up the pros and cons of constitutional reform PM Renzi says 'yes' vote will boost economy
Insight 30/11/2016 Reasons to vote 'yes' in Italy's constitutional referendum Euronews discusses the reasons to support Italy's Matteo Renzi's constitutional reform
Spain 06/10/2016 Catalonia ups pressure on Madrid over independence referendum Catalonia's parliament voted in favour of holding a referendum on independence in September 2017.
Hungary 04/10/2016 EU would be 'raping democracy' if it blocks my law, says Hungary's Orbán The constitutional amendment proposed by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will be presented to parliament by Monday (October 10).
Hungary 01/10/2016 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.
Venezuela 16/09/2016 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.
USA 09/08/2016 Trump goes gunning for Hillary in North Carolina Donald Trump has once again skirted a fine line with his latest jab at Hillary Clinton.
Brazil 11/05/2016 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 suspended