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Legislative Elections Why Vote?

ies of his constituency, he is nevertheless an actor of the national policy, he must study the bills, debate the projects before the Assembly and the Parliament with the senators. Indeed, the deputy's mission is to study, propose or vote on laws, he is, with his counterparts, a control force of t ...

20
May
2022

Guy Fawkes Night: Origin and Traditions of November 5th in Great Britain

king was expected to be present. On the night of November 5, 1605, Guy Fawkes and his accomplices placed 36 barrels of gunpowder in the basement of Parliament. But their plot failed and the conspirators were arrested and executed. The English have been commemorating this foiled attack for over fou ...

03
Nov
2023

European Union: Understanding the EU Presidency in 5 questions

ters of the European Union or the Council, brings together the ministers of the Member States by field of activity. It is, along with the European Parliament, one of the legislative bodies of the European Union. It also has, like the European Parliament, competences in budgetary matters. It is ...

13
Dec
2021

Television: Charles III's coronation in 5 questions.

nal guests. If you are following this event on television, expect to see members of the royal family alongside the British Prime Minister, members of Parliament, as well as heads of state and members of royal families from around the world. "What crown will King Charles III wear?" As tradition dicta ...

03
May
2023

Environment: Understanding Nature Restoration in 5 Questions

tlands, peat bogs, dunes, and grasslands. What does European law say about nature restoration? The Nature Restoration Law was adopted by the European Parliament in July 2023. On November 10, 2023, the EU member states reached an agreement on this controversial text after lengthy negotiations. This ...

21
Nov
2023

Paid leave accrued during sick leave: what does the labor code reform provide?

eurological or psychiatric illnesses. The government plans to amend a bill adapting to European Union law in this regard, which will be submitted to Parliament from Monday, March 18, 2024. With this amendment to French law, France is simply complying with a European directive that has been in effec ...

18
Mar
2024