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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, 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…
In Jordan, royal committee presents proposed constitutional amendments to King Abdullah13 October 2021
After three months of deliberations, which were marred by controversy, public skepticism and the resignation of three members, the Royal Committee to Modernize …
In Jordan, king forms committee to "modernize the political system"16 June 2021
Jordan’s King Abdullah II has entrusted on Thursday former prime minister Samir Rifai with chairing a 92-member Royal Committee to Modernize the Political Syste…
Jordan's electoral commission says it has authority to change election date if needed6 October 2020
The Independent Election Commission (IEC) on Monday said it has the authority to change the designated date of parliamentary elections if necessary.
The IEC h…
In Jordan, royal decree gives go-ahead for parliamentary elections30 July 2020
A Royal Decree was issued on Wednesday directing the concerned agencies to hold parliamentary elections in accordance with the provisions of law.
Paragraph I …