Politics News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 6, 2025.
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Government turns back clock on pay equity for teachers
Source: Post Primary Teachers Association (PPTA) “This claim has followed a robust and agreed process between all parties,” said PPTA Te Wehengarua President Chris Abercrombie. “We’ve conducted more than 300 interviews with teachers and comparator roles across the sector, using a consistent, agreed-upon tool to gather data. That evidence has been through consultation with both […]
MIL-OSI USA: In Washington, Klobuchar, Smith and Minnesota Small Business Owner Beth Benike Highlight Impact of Trump Administration Tariffs
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn) WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) joined small business owners from Minnesota and across the country to speak out against the rising costs of President Trump’s trade war. Minnesota Small Business Person of the Year, Beth Benike, CEO and […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Post-Cabinet Press Conference: Monday 5 May 2025
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets POST-CABINET PRESS CONFERENCE: Monday, 5 May 2025 EPIQ TRANSCRIPT PM: Well, look, good afternoon, everyone. It’s great to be joined this afternoon by our awesome Trade Minister, Todd McClay, who’s doing some incredible work. As you know, it’s a big sitting block with the Budget at the […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: British businesses celebrated in third year of The King’s Awards for Enterprise
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release British businesses celebrated in third year of The King’s Awards for Enterprise The recipients of The King’s Awards for Enterprise have been announced today, celebrating the achievements of leading businesses from across the UK and Channel Islands. 197 recipients announced in The King’s Awards for […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Privatisation of preventive screening – E-001681/2025
Source: European Parliament Question for written answer E-001681/2025to the CommissionRule 144Emmanouil Fragkos (ECR) The Greek government is privatising preventive newborn screening by 2029, aiming to adopt a genetic analysis method through human genome sequencing instead of traditional biochemical testing. The process will be entrusted to RealGenix and Beginnings, with the research results belonging to these […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Visit to Azerbaijan by the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy – E-001660/2025
Source: European Parliament Question for written answer E-001660/2025to the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security PolicyRule 144Gerolf Annemans (PfE) At a time when the Armenian Genocide is being commemorated, and there are continuing tensions and border disputes between Azerbaijan and Armenia, the Vice-President of the Commission […]
MIL-OSI USA: U.S. Department of Justice Announces Civil Rights Investigation into the Consideration of Race in Prosecutorial Decision making by Minnesota’s Hennepin County
Source: US Justice – Antitrust Division Headline: U.S. Department of Justice Announces Civil Rights Investigation into the Consideration of Race in Prosecutorial Decision making by Minnesota’s Hennepin County Under our Constitution, no government may distribute different burdens or benefits on the basis of race without facing strict judicial scrutiny. This is especially true in the […]
MIL-OSI USA: 100 Days of Secretary Noem: Making America Safe Again
Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency Headline: 100 Days of Secretary Noem: Making America Safe Again lass=”text-align-center”>“I will continue fighting every day alongside President Donald Trump to secure our border and keep American communities safe This is just the beginning of the Golden Age of America ” – Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem WASHINGTON – […]
MIL-OSI USA: Sens. Johnson, Grassley Request Biden White House and NARA Records on Politically-Motivated Investigations into President Trump
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Wisconsin Ron Johnson WASHINGTON – Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) are calling on the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) to release all government records demonstrating the Biden administration’s role in advancing investigations into then-presidential candidate […]
MIL-OSI Australia: ABC News Breakfast with Bridget Brennan
Source: Australia’s climate in 2024: 2nd warmest and 8th wettest year on record Bridget Brennan, Host: We’re joined now by the Foreign Minister, Penny Wong, who’s in Adelaide. Good morning to you, Penny Wong, and congratulations. Penny Wong, Foreign Minister: Good morning, good to be with you and thank you. And I want to start […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Alberta Next: Albertans to choose path forward
Source: Government of Canada regional news (2) Over the past decade, Liberal governments – backed by the NDP – have enacted policies that Albertans feel undermine their economy and future. This has led to widespread frustration following the recent federal election. While Alberta is willing to collaborate in good faith with Prime Minister Mark Carney […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Deadly attacks in Syria against Alawite and Christian minorities – P-001075/2025(ASW)
Source: European Parliament The EU strongly condemns the deadly attacks against civilians in Syria. On 11 March 2025, the High Representative/Vice-President issued a statement on behalf of the EU strongly condemning the horrific crimes against civilians in the coastal areas and calling for a swift, transparent and impartial investigation to ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice[1]. The […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Choosing economic cooperation with Türkiye without clear political conditions goes against European values – E-001678/2025
Source: European Parliament Question for written answer E-001678/2025to the CommissionRule 144Emmanouil Kefalogiannis (PPE) Choosing economic cooperation with Türkiye without clear political conditions goes against European values, putting the credibility of the Union at risk. The ‘High-Level Economic Dialogue’ between the EU and Türkiye, held under the auspices of the Commission with the participation of the […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Arbitrary use by Italian Government of golden power in the banking sector – E-001673/2025
Source: European Parliament Question for written answer E-001673/2025to the CommissionRule 144Gaetano Pedulla’ (The Left), Pasquale Tridico (The Left) In recent months, Italy’s financial system has been going through a wide-ranging overhaul involving some of its main credit institutions and their public exchange offers – among others UniCredit’s bid for Banco BPM and the bid by […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – EU export credit strategy and rail investment – E-000938/2025(ASW)
Source: European Parliament In its communication of 18 February 2021[1], the Commission undertook ‘to explore options for an EU strategy for export credits’. After a feasibility study[2] of May 2023, produced for the Commission by independent consultants, the Commission started work in three areas: encouraging a whole-of-government approach to external financial tools; exploring a potential EU financial tool […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Limited impact of Global Gateway on the African continent – E-001679/2025
Source: European Parliament Question for written answer E-001679/2025to the CommissionRule 144Benoit Cassart (Renew) Launched in 2021, Global Gateway aims to mobilise up to EUR 300 billion in investments by 2027 to finance sustainable infrastructure, promote human development and strengthen global connectivity, in Africa in particular. The aim is to propose an alternative to the Chinese […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Highlights – New legislative framework for products – Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
Source: European Parliament Renewable energy © AdobeStock On 28 April 2025, Rapporteur David Cormand presented the draft report, emphasising the importance of protecting consumers and small businesses from unsafe products and unfair competition, stressing that, quality requirements would ultimately benefit the European market. Among the proposed measures were the designation of a new responsible actor […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Total funding to Türkiye – E-001586/2025
Source: European Parliament Question for written answer E-001586/2025to the CommissionRule 144Emmanouil Fragkos (ECR) Türkiye has been funded mainly through the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA). From 2002-2022, Türkiye received more than €9 billion, with the objectives of ‘supporting political reforms, strengthening civil society, protecting the environment and promoting regional development and the rule of law’. […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Support for the 100 climate-neutral cities under the Green Deal – E-000580/2025(ASW)
Source: European Parliament In Greece there is a momentum for the EU Climate Neutral and Smart Cities Mission[1]; of the six Greek cities selected for the Cities Mission, five have already received the Mission Label. These cities established the ‘Climanet’ network, and the Greek Government announced EUR 20 million to be allocated to these cities for the preparation […]
MIL-OSI Economics: WTO opens online registration for 2025 Public Forum, launches call for proposals
Source: World Trade Organization The 2025 Public Forum will examine how a modernized, digitalized trading system can improve living standards, create jobs and support sustainable resource management. Participants will explore both the risks and opportunities presented by emerging digital tools. More information about this year’s event is available here. Call for proposals Participants interested in […]