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Kazakhstan’s Constitution turns 30 with political reforms

In partnership with MDQ

Kazakhstan marks three decades of its Constitution, underlining reforms on governance, human rights and citizen participation in decision-making.

19 September 2025

World News

US federal judge blocks Trump's birthright order nationwide

Trump signed an executive order on his first day back in office banning birthright citizenship to children born to people in the country illegally or temporarily, in what has been slammed by many as a violation of the 14th Amendment of the Constitution of the United States.

Germany

German intelligence agency suspends AfD's 'extremist' designation

The far-right party filed a lawsuit against the extremism designation and the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution says it will suspend the categorisation pending litigation.

Europe News

Bulgaria's parliamentary elections postponed amidst political crisis

Bulgaria's president has rejected the new caretaker government put forward by the interim prime minister, saying it wouldn't guarantee fair elections.

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USA

Judge dismisses Trump classified documents case

The federal judge presiding over the classified documents case of former US President Donald Trump in Florida dismissed the prosecution on Monday.

Culture news

Will Ireland redefine constitutional language on ‘women in the home'?

Celebrating International Women's Day takes on a unique significance in Ireland this year, as the country engages in a crucial vote on changing its eight-decade-year-old constitutional language on the role of women.

Healthcare

France enshrines abortion rights in constitution with historic vote

Lawmakers voted in a joint session of parliament on Monday to guarantee abortion access by adding a line to the French constitution.

Healthcare

French parliament votes on enshrining abortion rights in constitution

France's National Assembly will vote on enshrining women’s rights to abortion in the French Constitution.

30 January 2024

Spain

Spain changes constitution language on disabilities

The Spanish parliament voted to remove the term 'handicapped' and replace it with 'persons with a disability'.

18 January 2024

Chile

Swing to the right as Chile to re-write constitution

Chile's ultra-right Republican party has secured most seats on the Constitutional Council, which is set to re-write the country's constitution. Its a blow for the country's centre-left president Gabriel Boric.

France

France to put forward law to protect abortion rights in constitution

France to put forward protecting abortion rights in the constitution according to a speech made by President Macron on International Women's Day.

Chile

Chileans clash with police on anniversary of deadly protests

In the capital Santiago, demonstrators lit fires on Tuesday and threw rocks at police who responded with tear gas and water cannons.

19 October 2022

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Chileans reject new progressive constitution

In Chile's capital of Santiago, horns blared in celebration as groups of people gathered at numerous intersections to celebrate the results. Riot police used water cannon against protesters supporting the new constitution in the streets of Santiago.

5 September 2022

World News

Chile looks for way forward after rejecting new constitution

Chileans have overwhelmingly rejected a new progressive constitution to replace its dictatorship-era charter.

5 September 2022

Chile

Demonstrators in Chile voice their support for new draft constitution

On 4 September, more than 15 million Chileans will vote on the proposed draft for a new constitution, which, if approved, will turn the country into a full-fledged democracy, according to experts.

France

France proposes bill to enshrine abortion rights in constitution

The move comes after a landmark ruling in the United States which has allowed several states to ban abortion.

Kazakhstan

Voters in Kazakhstan overwhelmingly approve constitutional amendments

The vote seemingly aimed to weaken the grip of former strongman Nursultan Nazarbayev.

USA

Biden and Harris blast court move to 'deny women's rights' on abortion

The leadked draft opinion that would overturn the constitutional right to abortion nationwide has sparked demonstrations on both sides of the divide.

Earth News

Italy makes protecting the environment a part of its constitution

The state must now safeguard biodiversity, ecosystems and the environment.

9 February 2022

Belarus

Belarus unveils constitutional changes to extend Lukashenko's rule

The amendments will be up for a referendum, scheduled for February 2022, and will be considered approved if more than 50% vote for them, with a turnout threshold at 50%.

28 December 2021