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France a step closer to adding abortion rights to constitution

The French Senate has voted to include the right to abortion in the constitution, allowing the process to continue, though the path to a constitutional amendment is long.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 2, 2023

France's contested pension reform bill headed for parliamentary debate

A French parliamentary commission ended its examination of the government’s contested pension reform bill on Wednesday evening without having reached the end of the text because of thousands of proposed amendments. The original text is to be debated in the full chamber starting Monday.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 2, 2023

Pension reform poses biggest challenge to Macron’s legacy as a reformer

A feeling of déjà vu pervaded the French capital on Monday as hundreds of thousands of protesters unfurled their posters and strikes paralysed public transport in opposition to the government’s announced pension reform. The proposed changes, a cornerstone of Macron's reform agenda but also a high-stakes test of his reputation…

France 24 · Feb 1, 2023

Will strikes force Macron to back down over French pension reforms?

France saw a wave of strikes against Emmanuel Macron’s pension reforms on Thursday, causing disruption to trains, flights, schools and even hospitals. Polls show a majority of the French oppose the president’s measures – and analysts say maintaining public support of strikes will be crucial to unions’ chances of forcing…

France 24 · Jan 19, 2023

Vietnam legislature approves president’s resignation


HANOI: Vietnam’s legislature on Wednesday approved the resignation of President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, state media reported, amid a major escalation of the country’s anti-graft campaign.

Bangkok Post · Jan 18, 2023

Vietnam legislature approves president's resignation amid graft crackdown

Vietnam's legislature on Wednesday approved the resignation of President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, state media reported, amid a major escalation of the Southeast Asian country's anti-graft campaign.

Reuters · Jan 18, 2023

Nigeria’s currency redesign and withdrawal limits: questionable policy and bad timing

The Central Bank of Nigeria launched new banknotes in November 2022. The new notes came into effect on 15 December 2022.

The Conversation · Jan 17, 2023

Vietnamese president ousted in graft purge

HANOI: Vietnam’s president has stepped down and been ousted from the Communist Party’s top bodies in an unparalleled shakeup, as party secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s anti-corruption purge casts an ever-widening net.

Bangkok Post · Jan 17, 2023

Vietnam lawmakers to hold rare extraordinary meeting: sources

The meeting of the National Assembly would come as the communist country pursues a "blazing furnace" anti-corruption crackdown that has already led to the arrest of a health minister and investigations into hundreds of senior officials.

Bangkok Post · Jan 16, 2023

Vietnam lawmakers to hold rare extraordinary meeting - sources

Vietnam's legislature is expected to hold a rare extraordinary meeting on Wednesday, according to three sources, following a similar gathering earlier this month when two deputy prime ministers were dismissed.

Reuters · Jan 16, 2023