Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, in office for two weeks, has expressed support for a written constitution for the UK, a move he links to his administration's focus on devolving power to regional authorities.
As AI systems like Claude advance rapidly, experts and developers question their potential consciousness and moral patienthood, raising urgent ethical dilemmas about how humanity should treat these complex new beings without a clear plan.
Syria's new transitional parliament convened Sunday to draft a new constitution and establish democratic foundations after decades of authoritarian rule. The body, with 206 members initially, was formed through a process criticized as undemocratic, with President Ahmed al-Sharaa set to appoint the remaining members.
Congolese opposition coalition C64 postponed nationwide protests scheduled for July 8, following mediation by Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye, chair of the African Union. The coalition accuses President Felix Tshisekedi of seeking a third term via constitutional reform.
Congolese opposition coalition C64 postpones nationwide protests, originally set for July 8, following mediation by Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye, chair of the African Union. The coalition accuses President Felix Tshisekedi of seeking a third term via constitutional reform.
Senegal faces political turmoil as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye rejects a controversial constitutional reform bill passed by parliament, opting for a referendum instead. The reform, aimed at curtailing presidential powers, has intensified a power struggle between Faye and parliamentary leader Ousmane Sonko, leading to protests and parliamentary clashes.
Kazakhstan's new constitution took effect on July 1, introducing a unicameral parliament (Kurultai), re-establishing the vice-presidency, and prioritizing national over international law. President Tokayev initiated these changes, calling them a "large-scale reboot" of state institutions.
Kazakhstan's new constitution took effect July 1, shifting to a unicameral parliament (Kurultai) and re-establishing the vice-presidency. It prioritizes national law over international law and introduces ideological/social provisions. President Tokayev calls it a "large-scale reboot."
Hungary's new Prime Minister Peter Magyar announced "Operation Cleansing Fire," a sweeping reform plan to dismantle alleged corruption and political control established by former PM Viktor Orban. Measures include a new constitution, an anti-corruption office, and potentially unseating the president, aiming to unlock EU funds.
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar unveiled plans for a new constitution and to remove top officials, including President Tamás Sulyok, from Viktor Orbán's administration. Magyar announced "Operation Purifying Fire" to combat the "Orbán mafia" and aims to restore constitutionality and the rule of law.
Hamburg's Interior Senator Andy Grote (SPD) will present the new Constitutional Protection Report for 2025. The report is expected to focus on foreign-related extremism, antisemitism, and Islamism, particularly in light of the escalating Middle East conflict. In the 2024 report, Islamists were the largest extremist group in Hamburg with 1,900 individuals.
President Karol Nawrocki has established a council to draft a new Polish constitution, a move criticized by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who urged the president to respect the existing legal framework instead.
