Tag: houses of Parliament
“The West is suppressing China” – Xi raises serious allegations and criticizes the USA in particular
Xi Jinping The Chinese head of state turned unusually openly against the United States. (Photo: IMAGO/Xinhua) Beijing With unusually direct words, China’s head of state and party leader Xi Jinping…
China wants more “autonomy” from the Europeans compared to the USA
Qingang China’s foreign minister recommends that Europeans turn more to China. (Photo: Bloomberg) Beijing China hopes that Europeans will gain more independence from the United States. At a press conference…
Two MEPs arrested in EU corruption scandal
Brussels/Naples The two MEPs Marc Tarabella and Andrea Cozzolino have been arrested in the EU corruption scandal. After the Belgian Tarabella was arrested in Brussels on Friday afternoon and questioned…
US President Biden calls on Republicans to work together
Joe Biden The US President during his speech before the US Congress on Tuesday evening. (Photo: Bloomberg) Washington US President Joe Biden extended his hand to Republicans in Congress in…
Roberta Metsola: Under pressure after corruption
Roberta Metsola The President of the European Parliament did not declare numerous gifts. (Photo: IMAGO/Future Image) Ever since the corruption scandal broke in the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola has presented…
US Treasury Secretary: Debt limit reached next week
Janet Yellen The US Treasury Secretary has asked MPs to raise the debt limit. (Photo: dpa) Washington US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned of an impending US government default.…
Parliament President Metsola wants to tighten lobbying rules
Roberta Metsola The President of the European Parliament has promised that nothing will be swept under the carpet. (Photo: REUTERS) Brussels After the corruption scandal in the European Parliament, Parliament…
Bolsonaro plans return to Brazil
Jair Bolsonaro Hardly anyone in the US seemed to take notice of Bolsonaro’s stay in Florida. (Photo: dpa) Miami After the storming of Brazil’s government district by his radical supporters,…
McCarthy passes first test at US Congress session
Kevin McCarthy The Speaker of the House of Representatives successfully got the new Rules of Procedure through Congress. (Photo: Reuters) Washington The new Republican chairman of the House of Representatives,…
The new power of the Republican rebels in Congress
Washington In the end, Republican Kevin McCarthy couldn’t hide the pressure he was under. For more than three days, opponents within the party had denied him election as the powerful…
Republican McCarthy wins the speaker election on the 15th attempt – but his triumph came at a high price
election in the US Congress After several unsuccessful ballots, Republican Kevin McCarthy was elected Speaker of the US House of Representatives. (Photo: dpa) Washington After days of deadlock in the…
Kevin McCarthy pulls some opponents to his side
Kevin McCarthy Kevin McCarthy is sworn in as Speaker of the House in the Capitol. (Photo: dpa) Washington After a relentless intra-party power struggle, Republican Kevin McCarthy is the new…
Kevin McCarthy pulls some opponents to his side
Kevin McCarthy The Republican faction leader repeatedly publicly downplayed the internal revolt against him. (Photo: AP) Washington In the historically long power struggle for the top post in the US…
Kevin McCarthy pulls some opponents to his side
Kevin McCarthy The Republican faction leader repeatedly publicly downplayed the internal revolt against him. (Photo: AP) Washington In the historically long power struggle for the top post in the US…
Republican McCarthy is looking for a way out of the chaos
Washington Kevin McCarthy is proving his endurance in the bitter power struggle for the top post in the US Parliament. After more than ten ballots without a majority, the 57-year-old…
Republican McCarthy also fails in the seventh ballot
US Republican After losing his seventh election, Kevin McCarthy speaks to his colleague Andrew Clyde. (Photo: AP) Washington Despite new concessions to his opponents, Republican Kevin McCarthy has failed again…
Republican McCarthy also fails in the seventh ballot
US Republican After losing his seventh election, Kevin McCarthy speaks to his colleague Andrew Clyde. (Photo: AP) Washington Despite new concessions to his opponents, Republican Kevin McCarthy has failed again…
Republican McCarthy also fails in the seventh ballot
US Republican After losing his seventh election, Kevin McCarthy speaks to his colleague Andrew Clyde. (Photo: AP) Washington Despite new concessions to his opponents, Republican Kevin McCarthy has failed again…
Republican McCarthy also fails in the seventh ballot
US Republican After losing his seventh election, Kevin McCarthy speaks to his colleague Andrew Clyde. (Photo: AP) Washington Despite new concessions to his opponents, Republican Kevin McCarthy has failed again…
How Congress Affects Joe Biden’s Term
Washington While the US Congress is in turmoil, US President Joe Biden is counting on continuity. His schedule is full: the program includes the inauguration of a traffic bridge, a…