http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?home The Global Legal Monitor is an online publication from the Law Library of Congress covering legal news and developments worldwide. It is updated frequently and draws on information from the Global Legal Information Network, official national legal publications, and reliable press sources. You can search previous news by searching the archive. en-us http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205403228_text Politics and government - On July 1, 2012, Cyprus, itself on the brink of a bailout and still divided, with Turkish forces occupying 37% of its northern territory, assumed the six-month rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. 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Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:00:00 EDT http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205403083_text http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205402940_text Politics and government - On July 1, 2012, Cyprus, itself on the brink of a bailout and still divided, with Turkish forces occupying 37% of its northern territory, assumed the six-month rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union On April 4, 2012, the six parties represented in Hungary#ggyul;s) agreed on the main principles of political party and campaign financing in the country and signed an agreement to that effect. Under the On January 4, 2012, the National Transitional Council of Libya repealed Law 17-1972, which had prohibited the establishment of political parties. The Law was issued under the Gaddafi regime with the purpose of limiting the role... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205402940_text http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205402763_text Politics and government - On July 1, 2012, Cyprus, itself on the brink of a bailout and still divided, with Turkish forces occupying 37% of its northern territory, assumed the six-month rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union On April 4, 2012, the six parties represented in Hungary#ggyul;s) agreed on the main principles of political party and campaign financing in the country and signed an agreement to that effect. Under the On January 4, 2012, the National Transitional Council of Libya repealed Law 17-1972, which had prohibited the establishment of political parties. The Law was issued under the Gaddafi regime with the purpose of limiting the role On July 25, 2011, the Syrian government issued a bill that would permit the establishment of various new political parties. Under the umbrella of what is known as its "Political Reform Initiatives," the Council of Ministers... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Tue, 02 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EDT http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205402763_text http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205402656_text Politics and government - On July 1, 2012, Cyprus, itself on the brink of a bailout and still divided, with Turkish forces occupying 37% of its northern territory, assumed the six-month rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union On April 4, 2012, the six parties represented in Hungary#ggyul;s) agreed on the main principles of political party and campaign financing in the country and signed an agreement to that effect. Under the On January 4, 2012, the National Transitional Council of Libya repealed Law 17-1972, which had prohibited the establishment of political parties. The Law was issued under the Gaddafi regime with the purpose of limiting the role On July 25, 2011, the Syrian government issued a bill that would permit the establishment of various new political parties. Under the umbrella of what is known as its "Political Reform Initiatives," the Council of Ministers On April 28, 2011, Burundi's Senate, one of the two houses that make up the country's legislature, passed a new law on political parties; it had been approved by the other house earlier in the week.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Thu, 05 May 2011 12:00:00 EDT http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205402656_text http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205402460_text Politics and government - On July 1, 2012, Cyprus, itself on the brink of a bailout and still divided, with Turkish forces occupying 37% of its northern territory, assumed the six-month rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union On April 4, 2012, the six parties represented in Hungary#ggyul;s) agreed on the main principles of political party and campaign financing in the country and signed an agreement to that effect. Under the On January 4, 2012, the National Transitional Council of Libya repealed Law 17-1972, which had prohibited the establishment of political parties. The Law was issued under the Gaddafi regime with the purpose of limiting the role On July 25, 2011, the Syrian government issued a bill that would permit the establishment of various new political parties. Under the umbrella of what is known as its "Political Reform Initiatives," the Council of Ministers On April 28, 2011, Burundi's Senate, one of the two houses that make up the country's legislature, passed a new law on political parties; it had been approved by the other house earlier in the week. Former Bangladesh Prime Minister and opposition leader Khaleda Zia was recently evicted from her government-owned house after the Supreme Court rejected her appeal from a High Court ruling ordering her to vacate the house.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Wed, 05 Jan 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205402460_text http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205402087_text Politics and government - On July 1, 2012, Cyprus, itself on the brink of a bailout and still divided, with Turkish forces occupying 37% of its northern territory, assumed the six-month rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union On April 4, 2012, the six parties represented in Hungary#ggyul;s) agreed on the main principles of political party and campaign financing in the country and signed an agreement to that effect. Under the On January 4, 2012, the National Transitional Council of Libya repealed Law 17-1972, which had prohibited the establishment of political parties. The Law was issued under the Gaddafi regime with the purpose of limiting the role On July 25, 2011, the Syrian government issued a bill that would permit the establishment of various new political parties. Under the umbrella of what is known as its "Political Reform Initiatives," the Council of Ministers On April 28, 2011, Burundi's Senate, one of the two houses that make up the country's legislature, passed a new law on political parties; it had been approved by the other house earlier in the week. Former Bangladesh Prime Minister and opposition leader Khaleda Zia was recently evicted from her government-owned house after the Supreme Court rejected her appeal from a High Court ruling ordering her to vacate the house. July 1, 2010, marks the beginning of Belgium's assumption, for the next six months, of the rotating Presidency of the European Union, taking over that office from Spain. Belgium, one of the original six founding members... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Fri, 02 Jul 2010 12:00:00 EDT http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205402087_text http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205401270_text Politics and government - On July 1, 2012, Cyprus, itself on the brink of a bailout and still divided, with Turkish forces occupying 37% of its northern territory, assumed the six-month rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union On April 4, 2012, the six parties represented in Hungary#ggyul;s) agreed on the main principles of political party and campaign financing in the country and signed an agreement to that effect. Under the On January 4, 2012, the National Transitional Council of Libya repealed Law 17-1972, which had prohibited the establishment of political parties. The Law was issued under the Gaddafi regime with the purpose of limiting the role On July 25, 2011, the Syrian government issued a bill that would permit the establishment of various new political parties. Under the umbrella of what is known as its "Political Reform Initiatives," the Council of Ministers On April 28, 2011, Burundi's Senate, one of the two houses that make up the country's legislature, passed a new law on political parties; it had been approved by the other house earlier in the week. Former Bangladesh Prime Minister and opposition leader Khaleda Zia was recently evicted from her government-owned house after the Supreme Court rejected her appeal from a High Court ruling ordering her to vacate the house. July 1, 2010, marks the beginning of Belgium's assumption, for the next six months, of the rotating Presidency of the European Union, taking over that office from Spain. Belgium, one of the original six founding members On April 8, 2009, amendments to the Federal Law on Political Parties were passed in Russia. Proposed by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, they are aimed, according to the accompanying explanatory statement, at strengthening citizens' influence on... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Wed, 06 May 2009 12:00:00 EDT http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205401270_text http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205401190_text Politics and government - On July 1, 2012, Cyprus, itself on the brink of a bailout and still divided, with Turkish forces occupying 37% of its northern territory, assumed the six-month rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union On April 4, 2012, the six parties represented in Hungary#ggyul;s) agreed on the main principles of political party and campaign financing in the country and signed an agreement to that effect. Under the On January 4, 2012, the National Transitional Council of Libya repealed Law 17-1972, which had prohibited the establishment of political parties. The Law was issued under the Gaddafi regime with the purpose of limiting the role On July 25, 2011, the Syrian government issued a bill that would permit the establishment of various new political parties. Under the umbrella of what is known as its "Political Reform Initiatives," the Council of Ministers On April 28, 2011, Burundi's Senate, one of the two houses that make up the country's legislature, passed a new law on political parties; it had been approved by the other house earlier in the week. Former Bangladesh Prime Minister and opposition leader Khaleda Zia was recently evicted from her government-owned house after the Supreme Court rejected her appeal from a High Court ruling ordering her to vacate the house. July 1, 2010, marks the beginning of Belgium's assumption, for the next six months, of the rotating Presidency of the European Union, taking over that office from Spain. Belgium, one of the original six founding members On April 8, 2009, amendments to the Federal Law on Political Parties were passed in Russia. Proposed by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, they are aimed, according to the accompanying explanatory statement, at strengthening citizens' influence on It was reported on April 2, 2009, that a bill seeking to introduce internal democratic practices within the 50 registered political parties in Nigeria by regulating primary elections, congresses, and conventions was met with serious resistance... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Tue, 07 Apr 2009 12:00:00 EDT http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205401190_text