Parliaments

  • The role of Holyrood in Scotland

    The Scottish Parliament, like the UK Supreme Court, is a relatively new feature on the UK political scene. It will take time to understand its importance, and its true significance.

    The passing of laws isn’t a passage of time. The effectiveness of its legislative program is its truer litmus test. It has to be seen to be true to be called effective, and to get respect.

    It’s believed to be a positive step toward independence, which at present is Scotland’s largest political ambition. However, it’s not clear if it will fully satisfy all the aims in mind.

  • Scholz loses no-confidence vote

    Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of Germany, lost a no-confidence vote in the German Parliament today. It marks the end of over three years at the helm of the EU state.

    It will further startle Europeans, who saw the premature end of Michel Barnier’s premiership of France at the start of the month, following a vote in its own Parliament

  • PM Barnier voted down

    In a reversal of fortunes, the Prime Minister of France, Michel Barnier, has lost a vote of no confidence. It follows just under three months after his appointment by President Macron.

    The turmoil in Europe continues, with much pressure and uncertainty over the future of various Parliament’s, which are under pressure from left-leaning and right-wing political factions.