Stories tagged “Reform.”
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Malawi: Shake-Up or Set-Up? Promotions Fuel Talk of Political Patronage
Malawi's government has promoted 310 senior civil servants, a move officials say is a necessary reform to stabilize leadership, but which civil society views with suspicion over transparency and potential political patronage.
A new Halloween video game has been banned in Australia due to its depiction of illicit drug use, not violence. The game, Halloween: The Game, allows players to smoke marijuana to detect an enemy, which has been deemed a 'gameplay advantage' by the Classification Board.
Niedersachsen's education minister, Julia Willie Hamburg, has announced a major reform of the Abitur, the country's high school diploma. The new system will give students more choice and flexibility, with a focus on individualized learning and reduced emphasis on written …
China marks 100th anniversary of Jiang Zemin's birth, marking the end of a reform era led by Zhu Rongji and Jiang.
Australia politics live: Taylor’s staffer berates journalist for asking about Icac; Coalition again targets Albanese over melon comments in question time
A staffer for Liberal leader Angus Taylor verbally attacked a Channel 10 journalist over questions about the Icac probe. Meanwhile, the Coalition again targeted Anthony Albanese over his melon comments in question time.
Handelsblatt-Chefökonom Bert Rürup and Michael Hüther, Director of the German Institute for Economic Research, highlight a structural void in Germany's growth model: the massive investment program of the federal government will fail to achieve its impact without a suffici…
Candidates for UN Secretary-General Promise to Reform the Organization to Regain Protagonism
The campaign for the next UN Secretary-General is underway, with five candidates from Latin America vying for the position. They promise to reform the organization to regain its protagonism and address global challenges such as conflict, climate change, and organized crime.
A recent INSA survey shows that a majority of Germans do not expect the federal government to implement significant reforms in the near future. Only 25% of respondents believe that the government will implement crucial reform plans by 2026. The survey highlights the need …
Non-profit fan network Football Supporters Europe (FSE) has opposed FIFA's proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup, calling for reform amid widespread criticism from UEFA and other confederations.
Japan launches National Intelligence Bureau in bid to streamline intelligence
Japan launched its National Intelligence Bureau on Friday, giving the country's central intelligence coordinator a more prominent place within its national security apparatus.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has completed the majority of his personnel reshuffle, but new challenges lie ahead. The Union party is set to face difficult social reforms, including changes to the pension and care systems, as well as crucial state elections in September.
Iranian media outlets have criticized Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, for his recent remarks on reforming the UN. Grossi's comments have been seen as an attempt to position himself for the UN Secretary-General role, despite his p…
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to reform the social care system in England, with cross-party talks to start later. Four options for reform have been proposed, including a cap on lifetime care costs, a more generous means test, free personal care, and a na…
The Indian government has introduced an amendment to the 2024 Exam Reform Bill, which has sparked controversy and debate. The bill aims to reform the country's education system, but critics argue that it will lead to a lack of diversity in the education system.
Lockheed scandal marks 50 years as Japan reflects on prosecutorial system
The Lockheed bribery scandal, which led to the arrest of former Japanese Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka in 1976, has marked 50 years since its inception. The case has been regarded as a success story, but it has also contributed to creating a climate in which problems withi…
The adult social care system in England is broken and needs fixing, according to the prime minister, Andy Burnham. There is no consensus on how to fund change, but reform proposals aim to rebalance the burden of the cost of care between the state and the individual.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced plans to reform the country's education system following widespread protests by the Kakerlaken movement. The protests were sparked by a cheating scandal in a medical entrance exam and errors in the online evaluation of nea…
India’s 'Cockroach' movement ends protests after education minister resigns
India's education minister has resigned in a major victory for the youth-led 'Cockroach' movement, which has been protesting against the government's handling of education and corruption.
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the 'Cockroach Party', a student protest movement, has spoken out on the ousting of India's education minister. The movement, which has been fueled by several scandals in the education system, including leaked university exams, has seen thou…
Members of a Senate committee have suggested that Pakistan could save up to Rs. 5 trillion every year by removing unnecessary federal ministries and reducing government spending. They believe that the federal government should focus only on its assigned responsibilities, …
India youth movement agrees to talk but insists protests will continue
India has extended a mobile internet shutdown in New Delhi as Prime Minister Narendra Modi faces his biggest youth-led challenge since taking office in 2014. Leaders of the youth-led 'Cockroach' movement are due to meet government officials to resolve a standoff over the …
Kazuya Hara named head of new national intelligence bureau
Kazuya Hara, director of Cabinet intelligence, will be the head of a new national intelligence bureau, effective on July 31, the government said Friday. Hara, 58, will assume the position that is on par with that of secretary-general of the National Security Secretariat.
A study by the Leibniz-Institute for Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO) and the University of Rostock warns that the planned EU agricultural reform could hit East German agriculture harder than other regions. The reform aims to reduce direct payments …
If the U.S. keeps messing with this spy agency, it’ll pay a high price
The U.S. is roiling the topmost organization in the American espionage hierarchy, raising questions about the need for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. The ongoing turmoil is the consequence of Donald Trump's approach to the intelligence community, cho…
After years, Takaichi achieves Imperial House Law revision by force of numbers
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration has achieved a revision of the Imperial House Law by force of numbers, making major progress in talks that had been left hanging since the 2000s. Under the revised law, female members of the imperial family will be able to re…
US President Donald Trump's allegations of Chinese election meddling have exposed a 'huge crisis' within America's democratic system, according to a leading political scientist. Trump's claims are seen as campaign rhetoric and unlikely to affect ties with Beijing.
In India, a 60-day hunger strike by a 59-year-old environmental activist has sparked a wave of protests and raised questions about the effectiveness of this form of protest. The activist, Sonam Wangchuk, has been on a hunger strike for 19 days, surviving on only salt wate…
Bills to preserve imperial family clear Upper House
A package of bills aimed at preventing a further shrinking of Japan's imperial family has cleared the Upper House. The bills will have princesses stay on in the imperial family after marriage and allow male members of former branches of the family to regain their royal st…
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held a press conference in Berlin, where he expressed optimism about the country's future despite high poll numbers for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Merz emphasized the importance of cooperation in his coalition government and …
Labour's work and pensions secretary, Pat McFadden, has signalled a possible reform to the welfare system, focusing on encouraging people with health conditions to get into work and off benefits.