Legislation

Politics ноябрь 13, 2026

Italy’s Chamber of Deputies to discuss greater autonomy for four regions

The Chamber of Deputies’ Constitutional Affairs Committee will consider bills granting greater autonomy to Liguria, Lombardy, Piedmont and Veneto. The hearing is scheduled for November 12 and will be streamed online.

Politics ноябрь 12, 2026

Sweden strengthens crisis preparedness

The Riksdag has approved constitutional amendments intended to help parliament and the Government fulfil their duties during war and other severe crises. A qualified majority will be able to grant the Government special powers to issue regulations to address a crisis.

Politics ноябрь 12, 2026

Seized recordings may not be official documents

Sweden’s Riksdag has backed a constitutional amendment stating that digital recordings seized or copied during house searches will not be official documents in certain circumstances. The change is due to take effect on 1 January 2027.

Society ноябрь 12, 2026

Kazakhstan ranks third in land restoration

Kazakhstan ranks third worldwide by the area of land covered by restoration measures. In 2025–2026, digital maps of land degradation covered 114 million hectares.

Politics ноябрь 12, 2026

Sweden to make abortion a constitutional right

Sweden’s Riksdag has backed constitutional amendments for a second time. They make abortion a fundamental right and allow laws to address citizenship in certain dual-nationality cases and restrict associations involved in serious criminal activity.

Politics ноябрь 9, 2026

Petitions oppose growing embryos for research

A Dutch Senate committee received two petitions calling for the legal ban on growing embryos for scientific research to remain in place. The Senate is considering a bill that would repeal the ban.

Economy ноябрь 7, 2026

Digital checks for construction companies

Kazakhstan is introducing digital monitoring to check whether construction and design companies meet qualification requirements. The system is scheduled for a trial launch in November 2026.

Economy ноябрь 5, 2026

Aktobe–Kandyagash Road to Become Toll Road

The reconstructed section of the Aktobe–Kandyagash road from kilometre 11 to kilometre 100 will become part of the Kandyagash–Makat toll road. The changes will take effect 10 calendar days after the order is first officially published.

Politics ноябрь 5, 2026

Trump proclaims Anti-Communism Week

Donald Trump proclaimed November 1–7 Anti-Communism Week in the United States. He signed the proclamation on November 3.

Politics ноябрь 3, 2026

Kazakh citizens invited to assess judge candidates

Kazakhstan’s Supreme Judicial Council has invited citizens to share their views on candidates in the October 2, 2026 competition for judicial posts. Comments are accepted through November 16.

Politics ноябрь 2, 2026

Turkey repeals geomatics center regulation

Turkey’s Official Gazette published a regulation repealing the rules governing Istanbul Kültür University’s Geomatics Application and Research Center. It took effect on the date of publication.

Politics ноябрь 1, 2026

Saudi Arabia to amend judicial system law

Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet has approved amendments to several articles of the law on the judicial system. They concern judicial ranks and the requirements for holding those positions.

Economy ноябрь 1, 2026

Kazakhstan sets concrete canvas standard

Kazakhstan has set unified quality requirements for concrete canvas. The new national standard takes effect on November 1, 2026.

Economy октябрь 31, 2026

UK to ban promotion of certain tax schemes

HM Revenue and Customs has published guidance on new rules prohibiting the promotion of certain tax avoidance arrangements. The rules are set out in sections 159 to 165 of the Finance Act 2026.

Economy октябрь 30, 2026

Khakassia waives tax on electric cars

Khakassia’s Supreme Council has amended the regional transport tax law. Owners of cars equipped only with electric motors will no longer pay the tax.

Economy октябрь 26, 2026

Kazakhstan approves light-industry labelling rules

Kazakhstan has approved rules for labelling light-industry goods. The source text is incomplete and provides no further details about the rules.

Economy октябрь 25, 2026

Australia to modernise building code

Australia’s Commonwealth, state and territory ministers agreed to modernise the National Construction Code and accelerate housing reforms. A government infrastructure fund is expected to help unlock up to 65,000 homes over the next decade.

Economy октябрь 25, 2026

US proposes limits on investor home purchases

The US Treasury has proposed rules restricting large institutional investors from buying single-family homes. Public comments are due within 30 days after the proposal is published in the Federal Register.

Politics октябрь 25, 2026

Dutch Senate approves two migration laws

The Dutch Senate approved two laws covering the return and detention of foreign nationals. They change detention rules, allow some people to be designated undesirable and abolish fines against the IND for late asylum decisions.

Politics октябрь 20, 2026

Mexico court on gender parity for governors

Mexico’s Supreme Court said gender parity in gubernatorial posts must not be imposed through mandatory alternation. It also said its position strengthens freedom of expression.