Source: European Commission (video statements)
The return of Hungary to the Erasmus programme was one amongst many positive news that were highlighted during the meeting of President Ursula von der Leyen with Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar.
Find all the progress made towards democracy and the Rule of Law in the full speech below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHFhgauhKrQ
Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)
What plans does the government have to tighten the rules regarding donations to political parties? Members quiz the government in an urgent question from Lord Foulkes of Cumnock, granted by the Lord Speaker.
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Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
As part of its inquiry into reading for pleasure, the Education Committee hears from Olivia Bailey MP – Minister for Early Education at Department for Education, and Jenny Oldroyd – Director, Curriculum, General Qualifications and Digital Strategy at Department for Education.
https://committees.parliament.uk/event/27378/formal-meeting-oral-evidence-session/
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The Treasury Committee hears evidence from witnesses as part of its inquiry into student loans and the taxation of graduates.
Witnesses:
Sir Philip Augar – Chair at the Post-18 and Funding Review Panel (The Augar Review)
Kate Ogden – Senior Research Economist at Institute for Fiscal Studies
Toby Whelton – Senior Researcher at Intergenerational Foundation
Vivienne Stern – Chief Executive at Universities UK
Alex Stanley – Vice President for Higher Education at National Union of Students
Kieren Walters – Director of Communications and Research at Prospect
Oliver Gardner – Founder at Rethink Repayment
https://committees.parliament.uk/event/27412/formal-meeting-oral-evidence-session/
Source: International Monetary Fund – IMF (video statements)
Our latest Analyze This video explains how taxation is as much a science as it is an art. Beyond the calculations and analysis, it requires a delicate balancing act, one that most countries are still trying to master.
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
As part of its inquiry into government compensation schemes, the Public Accounts Committee will be taking evidence from expert witnesses with experience of four government compensation schemes: the Windrush Compensation Scheme, compensation and restorative measures for LGBT veterans, the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme, and compensation for subpostmasters affected by the Horizon scandal.
Witnesses:
Sir Alan Bates – Founder at Justice for Subpostmasters Alliance
Kate Burt – Chief Executive at The Haemophilia Society
Rev Clive Foster MBE – Windrush Commissioner at Office of the Windrush Commissioner
Peter Gibson – Chief Executive at Fighting with Pride
Professor Jonathan Montgomery – Professor of Health Care Law at University College London
Shaila Pal – Director at Kings College London, Legal Clinic
https://committees.parliament.uk/event/27313/formal-meeting-oral-evidence-session/
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the keynote address during the Presidential Title Deeds Handover Ceremony held at the Ratlou Local Municipality Sports ground, North West Province.
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the keynote address during the Presidential Title Deeds Handover Ceremony held at the Ratlou Local Municipality Sports ground, North West Province.
Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)
In 2026, the House of Lords Library marks its 200th anniversary.
Join historian and author Jenny Draper to explore the Library’s remarkable past. From collections spanning over 500 years and centuries of political change, to its role supporting the work of Parliament today.
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Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the keynote address during the Presidential Title Deeds Handover Ceremony held at the Ratlou Local Municipality Sports ground, North West Province.
