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Experts warn of the urgent need for structural reforms in Macau due to rapid demographic aging, highlighting the need for specialized professionals, investments in technology for the elderly, and cross-border cooperation, according to an IMF report that forecasts a significant increase in health and social security expenditures by 2031. #Macau #Envelhecimento #Reformas (translated)

We need to review both the existing relief measures and program for many institutions whose functions overlap to be considered and merged in the next year. As explained by Finance Minister Māris Kučinskis ("United List") this morning in the program "Good Morning," the reform plan that the government should implement next year should also be included in the state budget for the next year. #budžets #ekonomika #reformas (translated)

In his first television interview after leaving the government, Pedro Passos Coelho criticized the inaction of the current government and expressed his intention to run again for prime minister, arguing that the country is not taking advantage of the political forces on the right to carry out the necessary reforms. #PedroPassosCoelho #PolíticaPortuguesa #DebatePolítico (translated)

Ivan Bartoš stated that more than two years ago, as a minister, he proposed a comprehensive reform of the Office for the Protection of Competition. According to him, the office should serve as a tool for powerful individuals to influence public contracts and the flow of billions into their pockets rather than having a control function. He cited its head, Mlsna, whom he described as a favorite of Miloš Zeman and a friend of Zbyněk Stanjura and Blažek. Bartoš wrote that the ODS (Civic Democratic Party) stopped the reform and he subsequently left the government. According to him, the reform was prepared by experts and was meant to bring the Czech Republic closer to Western democracies. Bartoš referred to an index of oligarchs' influence on politics, which he said the magazine The Economist ranked the Czech Republic second only to Russia. He added that in the previous government only the Pirates wanted to address the issue, but Stanjura blocked their efforts. Bartoš also stated that the Pirates have now won the dispute with the company ČEPRO, which had to provide information about contracts for Agrofert. According to him, the company awarded contracts worth over 10 billion directly to Agrofert without competition, and another 9 billion without competition during the government of Petr Fiala. Bartoš added that it is necessary to fight against corruption in the state and that he will continue to do so. #korupce #politik #reforma (translated)

Pedro Passos Coelho, in an interview with SIC Notícias, admits the possibility of a return to the leadership of the PSD if the current leader, Luís Montenegro, fails in governing the country, highlighting the importance of a parliamentary agreement on the right for essential reforms. #PolíticaPortuguesa #PassosCoelho #PSD (translated)

Pedro Passos Coelho admitted the possibility of returning to politics if the PSD government does not achieve satisfactory results, while criticizing the management of health and suggesting the need for political alliances in a context of challenges in reforms. #PedroPassosCoelho #PSD #saúde (translated)

The former prime minister Pedro Passos Coelho left open the possibility of a return to politics if the PSD does not achieve satisfactory results in the elections, highlighting the need for significant interventions in the public debate, especially regarding reforms of the National Health System. #PedroPassosCoelho #PSD #SistemaDeSaúde (translated)

Pedro Passos Coelho, the former prime minister, admitted that he could consider a return to politics if the PSD does not achieve satisfactory results, highlighting the need to discuss the possibility of alliances and reforms, especially in the area of health. #PedroPassosCoelho #PSD #notícias (translated)

Pedro Passos Coelho has positioned himself as a potential candidate for prime minister, highlighting the need for new approaches and reforms in critical areas of the country, and considering a possible return to active politics if the PSD does not succeed in the upcoming elections. #PassosCoelho #PSD #PolíticaPortuguesa (translated)

The article by Màrius Serra examines the distrust of political figures such as Ayuso, Feijóo, and Abascal towards mail-in voting, stemming from the complications that arose in the elections of September 27, 2015, for Catalans abroad, exacerbated by an electoral reform that hindered the exercise of the right to vote. #VotoPorCorreo #Elecciones2026 #Catalunya (translated)

MURPI demanded clarifications from CGA regarding an error in the pension calculation that resulted in undue payments to 2,937 pensioners, arguing that the State should take responsibility for the consequences without penalizing the beneficiaries. #Pensões #CGA #Reformados (translated)

I acknowledge the need for a tax increase next year. If reforms are not implemented next year and all currently considered cuts necessary to eliminate the large deficit are not achieved, then the question will certainly be raised again. #Budžets #Atvieglojumi #Ģimenes (translated)

Minority government – that is: Kulbergs calls on ministers, not parties. In such a case, LPV would not request ministers, but would like to see some conditions met: public administration reform, support for demographics, and a government of professionals, claims Šlesers. #Politika #Mazākumvaldība #Latvija (translated)

Leandro Ruschel stated that Edson Fachin was advocating for a reform of the Judiciary without altering guarantees, but he questioned which guarantees he was referring to. According to Ruschel, in recent years, the Federal Supreme Court had restricted constitutional rights such as free expression, association, and manifestation, in addition to the right to defense, the natural judge, and due process. He said this had occurred especially with people who did not align with what he called the court's leftism. Ruschel also criticized the defense that the reform should be made "with the Judiciary." According to him, it is up to the Legislative to draft laws, while the Judiciary should apply them and assess their compatibility with the Constitution. He added that courts can propose laws regarding their own organization, but the decision falls to Congress, and they cannot present constitutional amendments. For Ruschel, the expression used by Fachin would be a euphemism for the usurpation of Congress's powers. #Judiciário #Reforma #GarantiasCivis (translated)

Santana Lopes, president of the Chamber of Figueira da Foz, earned more than five times his salary as a local politician through media collaborations, despite a political trajectory that also saw him facing moral issues related to his early retirement and declaration of assets. #SantanaLopes #FigueiraDaFoz #PolíticaPortuguesa (translated)

Julio Schneider stated that it would be difficult to improve the Judiciary in the face of corporatism and the blatant concern for self-interests. He also said it would be clear to whom, according to him, that group served, and used derogatory language to refer to its members. https://t.co/lyvrWVfiFh #Judiciário #Reforma #Política (translated)