Latest Constitutions News
Germany urges North Macedonia to amend charter for EU bid
SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock urged North Macedonia’s leaders Thursday to deliver on a pledge to amend the constitution to speed up the country's path toward European Union membership. North Macedonia has promised neighboring Bulgaria,...
What are Australia's plans for Indigenous Voice?
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australians expect to vote this year in a referendum that would enshrine in the nation’s constitution a mechanism for Indigenous people to advise Parliament on policies that effect their lives known as the Voice. Proponents say embedding the Voice in...
Nevada mulls enshrining abortion rights in its constitution
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro introduced a constitutional amendment Thursday that — over more than three years — could enshrine existing abortion rights in the state constitution, which would offer the highest level of state protection. ...
Bid opens to fire SC comptroller for $3.5B accounting error
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina lawmakers angry over a $3.5 billion accounting blunder by the state's comptroller general began efforts Thursday to sack the official, a day after demanding he quit or be fired. Comptroller General Richard Eckstrom told senators last month he...
How French government's special power to impose a bill works
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron chose on Thursday to shun parliament and impose his unpopular pension reforms via a special constitutional power, the so-called “Article 49.3.” The procedure has been regularly used in the past by different governments. But this...
Tunisia's parliament convenes for first time since 2021
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisia's new parliament convened Monday, the first time the country has had a functioning legislature since the president had the previous parliament sealed off by the army in 2021. The main opposition coalition declared it won't recognize the new parliament,...
Xi awarded 3rd term as China's president, extending rule
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping was awarded a third five-year term as the nation's president Friday, putting him on track to stay in power for life at a time of severe economic challenges and rising tensions with the U.S. and others. The endorsement of Xi's appointment by...
Missouri voters could restore abortion rights in 2024
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri voters could decide on whether to restore abortion rights in the state if constitutional amendments made public Thursday make it to the 2024 ballot. The proposals would amend Missouri's Constitution to protect abortion rights and pregnant women,...
US constitutional convention backed by N. Carolina House
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A majority in the North Carolina House agreed on Wednesday to call for a meeting to propose changes to the U.S. Constitution, saying the time is now to consider alterations to the federal government's powers and finances, as well as term limits. The House voted...
Washington House OKs bill requiring 10-day wait for guns
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington House Democrats have passed a bill that would require a 10-day waiting period when purchasing firearms. Firearms dealers would not be able to sell or transfer guns without the completion of a background check and not before 10 days have elapsed...
