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Confidence vote could see Peruvian Congress dissolved

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PERU

President Martin Vizcarra’s latest challenge to Congress raises the possibility of its dissolution and fresh congressional elections. It follows a recent downturn in…

Pandemic will test parliamentary scrutiny in Europe

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EUROPE

Far-reaching law-making powers have been delegated to governments throughout Europe, which have engaged in unprecedented levels of public spending; the urgency posed by the…

Philippines competition law implies investor benefits

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PHILIPPINES

Outlook for the competition law.

US January 6 committee builds case for charging Trump

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UNITED STATES

In a series of carefully structured presentations, the hearings have presented significant new details about the events leading up to that day and beyond. Much of the evidence…

Battle to stop Ecuador re-election reform intensifies

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ECUADOR

The outlook for constitutional reform and presidential re-election.

Palermo failure will delay Libya’s transition process

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LIBYA

The summit reaffirmed the 2015 Libyan Political Agreement (LPA) and the UN’s Action Plan, with a revised timeline. It also affirmed efforts to unify public finances. However, few…

Kuwait’s tribes will oppose government policies

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KUWAIT

Sheikh Ahmad will name a new cabinet ahead of parliamentary elections, a date for which has yet to be announced. Government and parliament have been at loggerheads for a number of…

Somalia’s road to a new constitution may be tumultuous

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SOMALIA

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has made the constitutional review a major priority for his administration. Yet despite significant progress, there is also significant disquiet…

A new Polish government must undo PiS state capture

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POLAND

The United Right (ZP) coalition gained most votes, but lacked a government-forming majority. The opposition -- the Civic Coalition (KO), the Third Way (TD) coalition of Szymon…

Peruvian Congress will lose fight against dissolution

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PERU

Elections for a new Congress have now been set for January 26. Prime Minister Salvador del Solar has resigned and is replaced by former Justice Minister Vicente Zeballos. Leading…