AI, Security, and Reforms Shaping the Future of Parliaments
From AI-driven parliaments to security and electoral reforms—how legislatures are evolving worldwide
AI in Parliaments: Emerging Trends
Europe and South America are investing in AI applications for legislatures. According to Dr. Fotios Fitslis’ recent presentation at the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine webinar, Italy accounts for 80% of AI-related legislative use cases in Europe, while Chile leads South America with 67%. Meanwhile, Bahrain and Israel show promising progress with generative AI.
Strengthening Parliamentary Security
With evolving security challenges, the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) has launched the Parliamentary Security: An Introductory Guide. This resource provides a strategic framework to help legislatures mitigate security risks and enhance governance practices.
A Historic Step for Interparliamentary Cooperation in the Pacific
In a landmark move, five presiding officers from Tonga, Fiji, Palau, the Solomon Islands, and French Polynesia have proposed the creation of the Pacific Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (PIPA). Once established in August, PIPA will unite eighteen Pacific legislatures, fostering stronger regional collaboration and amplifying their collective voice
Read more about this initiative.
AI and Public Engagement with Parliaments
The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) recently hosted an event exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping public engagement with legislatures. We covered this discussion in an earlier edition of ModParl, and now the IPU has released key takeaways from the event, highlighting the most impactful insights and innovations.
News from the Legislative World: Malta and Brazil
In Malta, NGO Il-Kollettiv has joined a growing list of voices calling for widespread parliamentary reform. The organization endorses proposals advocating for a reduction in the number of members of parliament and electoral districts. They argue that the current system diminishes the electorate’s voice and that reforms are necessary to enhance democratic representation.
In Brazil, the Chamber of Deputies may expand from 513 to 527 seats. Newly elected Speaker Hugo Motta seeks an agreement with the Supreme Federal Court (STF) to adjust seat distribution based on the 2022 Census. If no decision is reached by June, the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) will step in.
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