The Mexican Federal Economic Competition Commission (COFECE), presented a proposal for the General Law on Acquisitions, Leases and Services of the Public Sector (Procurement Law) aimed to strengthen, plan, promote, and increase economic competition and incorporate mechanisms to curb corruption with the purpose of achieving public contracting under the best conditions for the benefit of citizens.
The proposal incorporates mechanisms to generate greater competition and reduce corruption risks in public procurement to maximize the value of public expenditure.
The proposal was submitted for consideration of the Congress in the context of the Open Parliament convened by the Transparency and Anti-Corruption Commission of the Chamber of Deputies.
The European Council has adopted two new laws that are part of the legislative “package” on cybersecurity, namely the so-called “cyber solidarity law” and a specific amendment to the cybersecurity law.
Italy has passed new legislation to improve tachograph checks for truck drivers and bring them into line with EU transport regulations, reports the local press.
Parliamentary elections come a week after a right-wing candidate won most votes in first round of presidential election.
Institutions such as the Knesset, ministries, the army and hospitals will have to let their leftovers be collected for distribution to the needy
A planned law to ensure new gas power plants can be built in Germany to secure electricity supply as the country phases out coal power continues to hang in the balance after the government coalition break-up.
Social media companies could be fined more than US$30 million if they fail to keep children off their platforms, under new laws tabled before Australia's parliament Thursday.
According to Odaily, the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced a draft of the '2024 Investment and Securities Bill' aimed at imposing stringent penalties on individuals convicted of Ponzi scheme crimes. The proposed legislation suggests a maximum fine of $12,000 (20 million Naira) or a 10-year prison sentence for offenders.
The Philippines extends a 12% VAT to non-resident digital service providers, targeting platforms like Netflix and Amazon under new law.
Singapore’s Protection from Scams Bill, presented to Parliament on November 11, proposes an unprecedented measure allowing police to issue Restriction Orders (RO) on suspected scam accounts. If it is passed, Singapore will be the first country to grant police authority to intervene in bank transactions to prevent fraud.
The Government of Serbia adopted the changes to the Law on Energy and sent them to the National Assembly for a vote.
Stalking is set to become illegal and punishable by up to five years in prison, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has announced.
As various governments consider imposing restrictions on social media access, the Australian Government is moving to the next stage with its new social media age limit legislation, which will see users under 16 banned from using any social media app in the nation.
Germany is facing supply shortages of almost 500 medicines. Here are five of the main reasons why.
Ecuador’s National Assembly has unanimously approved a new law to promote private initiative in energy generation. Among other measures, it seeks to stimulate self-consumption and promote private investment in the energy sector.
After the passage of the budget bill, Simon Harris, leader of the governing coalition, will dissolve the Irish Parliament to consolidate his position. Oppositions, despite this, trudge on
A new law adopted by Armenian lawmakers on Thursday allows retired army officers to return to military service preserving their state pension, a move that pro-government authors of the bill believe will help attract more mid-level and junior officers to the armed forces.
The Israeli Knesset yesterday passed a new law preventing the establishment of any diplomatic missions in Jerusalem unless they are embassies, reinforcing Israel's stance on its sovereignty over the occupied...
The Chinese Special Administrative Region of Macau has strengthened rules geared towards combatting illegal gambling in the casino enclave.
A new state law cracking down on dangerous street takeovers and sideshows is now in effect as of Thursday morning.
UNRWA said that Israel's decision to ban the organisation's operation inside the country will mean the collapse of the humanitarian process as a whole.
