parliamentary

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Their leaders are worried that the more prosperous south may lose parliamentary seats in the future, a "punishment" for having fewer children and generating more wealth.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

To join a Hormuz mission, the government would need to secure parliamentary authorization, which in turn requires a robust international mandate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Hounkpe ran a low-key campaign and needed the help of majority lawmakers to secure the required parliamentary endorsements even to get on the ballot paper.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Péter Magyar defeated Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in a landslide, with his Tisza party winning over two-thirds of parliamentary seats.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

In March, the German parliament endorsed the Enabling Act, granting Hitler unprecedented power to enact laws without parliamentary involvement.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee