parliament

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He said parliament was poised to take one of the century's "most important decisions", noting the quota had unanimous backing and was meant to be implemented by 2029.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Landmark legislation was passed by parliament in 2019, prohibiting discrimination against disabled people and guaranteeing them access to public services.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The European parliament struck a deal late Monday to cut the amount of tariff-free steel imports to 18.3 million metric tons a year and raise tariffs on imports above that quota to 50%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

But back at Sweden's parliament, Forsell insists children should not be taught about AI before they've mastered other basic skills, and rejects the idea that the government's more traditional approach to education will broaden inequality.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

He says now Patrice Lumumba and the other elected Congolese are trading chickens and eggs to set up a government that everybody in the parliament will go along with.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver