Polish plan to make richest pay more for pensions is unconstitutional: court
The Polish government’s plan to make the wealthiest taxpayers contribute more to fund pensions and disability payments is unconstitutional, the Constitutional Tribunal ruled on Wednesday, according to state news agency PAP.
Scottish nationalists and opponents jarred by Northern Irish Brexit terms
Scottish nationalists and their political opponents alike decried the terms expected to be given to Northern Ireland in Britain’s Brexit deal on Wednesday, which some feel might boost the cause of Scottish independence.
UK’s Mordaunt wants further assurance over Brexit deal: Sun
Britain’s International Development minister Penny Mordaunt is waiting for further assurances before she will put her name to support Theresa May’s Brexit deal, the political editor of the Sun reported on Wednesday.
EU Commission says could make Brexit statement soon
The European Commission and its Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier could make a statement on negotiations with Britain as early as Wednesday, the EU executive’s chief spokesman said.
China’s Peking University tightens party control, curbs activism
China’s prestigious Peking University, historically a bastion of student activism, has moved to quash dissent and strengthen Communist Party control after a spate of protests across China on issues ranging from labor rights to #MeToo.
Land reform in South Africa will not violate constitution: Ramaphosa
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa told the European Parliament on Wednesday that South Africa will enact land reforms in adherence to the country’s constitution and with respect for the human rights of all its people.
Swedish parliament rejects center-right PM candidate as deadlock drags on
Sweden’s parliament rejected center-right Moderates party leader Ulf Kristersson as new prime minister in a vote on Wednesday, leaving no end in sight to the political deadlock that has gripped the country since a September election.
Malaysia’s former first lady to face more charges: anti-graft agency
Malaysia will file additional charges against the wife of former Prime Minister Najib Razak, the anti-graft agency said on Wednesday, as authorities step up investigations into the former first couple.
British PM May tries to sell Brexit deal to ministers
Prime Minister Theresa May will try to convince senior ministers on Wednesday to accept a draft European Union divorce deal that opponents say threatens both her government and the unity of the United Kingdom.
Lieberman quits as Israeli defense chief, savages Gaza truce
Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman announced on Wednesday that he was resigning from the conservative coalition government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in protest at a Gaza truce.
