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5 April 2022
In Jordan, lower house approves electoral law, lowering age of candidacy and increasing quota for women20 January 2022
In Jordan, senate passes extensive constitutional amendments
In Jordan, lower house approves electoral law, lowering age of candidacy and increasing quota for women5 April 2022
The Lower House on Tuesday endorsed the draft 2022 elections law.By endorsing the law, the House has completed the legislation necessary to modernise the politi…
In Jordan, senate passes extensive constitutional amendments20 January 2022
The Senate on Tuesday passed the draft 2022 constitutional amendments with its final structure.
With 55 votes and a senator abstaining from voting, the Upper …
In Jordan, lower house approves extensive constitutional amendments11 January 2022
The Lower House on Thursday gave the green light to establish the National Security and Foreign Policy Council.
The Chamber, with a majority of 102 votes out …
Mixed reaction in Jordan over proposed constitutional amendments, including expansion to king’s power2 December 2021
Jordan’s Parliament has been presented with 30 constitutional changes that aim to reform electoral law while also increasing the powers of the king within the e…
In Jordan, parliament begins debate on constitutional changes22 November 2021
Jordan's parliament began deliberations on Monday of proposed constitutional reforms that officials say revitalise the monarchy and are part of a drive to deliv…