Opposition lawmakers
Coverage of Opposition lawmakers in the Nexus archive.
- Despite Knesset recess, finance panel set to allocate millions to Haredim, settlements
The finance panel is set to allocate millions to Haredi schools and the Settlements Ministry during the Knesset recess. Opposition lawmakers and a religious liberty group criticize the move as 'electoral bribery'.
- India: Lawmakers endorse tough exam leak bill after Cockroach protests
India's government passed a bill to combat exam question leaks amid pressure from youth-led CJP protests. Opposition lawmakers exited the Rajya Sabha before the bill's final passage.
- India news: Assam flood toll rises to 78, more rain predicted
Monsoon floods in Assam have caused 78 deaths and displaced thousands. Opposition lawmakers protested in India's parliament, and additional rainfall is expected.
- South Korea plans stablecoin rules as opposition pushes crypto tax repeal
South Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) plans a government-backed digital asset bill to regulate stablecoins and exchanges. Opposition lawmakers are pushing to repeal a 22% cryptocurrency tax scheduled to take effect in 2027.
- Chile’s Congress puts President Kast’s economic overhaul on track to becoming law
Chile’s Congress approved nearly all remaining changes to President José Antonio Kast’s tax and economic overhaul package, aiming to stimulate growth through corporate tax cuts, housing tax exemptions, and private sector incentives. The bill awaits resolution on a minor municipal compensation issue before becoming law.
- Bill to gut attorney general’s powers approved by Knesset committee for final readings
A bill to reduce the attorney general’s powers was approved by a Knesset committee for final readings. Opposition lawmakers warn the legislation would place 'government above the law' and plan to petition against it, while the coalition supports the measure ahead of its likely passage this week.
- Knesset grants Likud MK Gotliv immunity for exposing Shin Bet agent’s identity
The Knesset granted immunity to Likud MK Gotliv for exposing a Shin Bet agent's identity. The decision followed chaotic hearings where coalition lawmakers supported Gotliv, while opposition lawmakers criticized the move as disrespectful to security forces.
- Opposition lawmakers accuse Tinubu of prioritising 2027 over raging national crises
Opposition lawmakers accuse Tinubu of prioritizing the 2027 election over addressing urgent national issues. They demand action on security, economic challenges, and judicial concerns in electoral matters.