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New Zealand passed controversial voting and climate bills amid political tension, sparking criticism over democratic and scientific concerns.
New Zealand’s Parliament concluded a tense week with urgent passage of two major bills.
The Electoral Amendment Bill moved the voter enrolment deadline to 13 days before elections and reinstated a broad prisoner voting ban, citing longer vote-counting times.
Critics called it undemocratic and politically driven, while the government said it improved efficiency.
The Climate Change Response Bill cut the 2050 biogenic methane target from 24–47% to 14–27% reduction, bypassing public committee review.
Opposition leaders plan to challenge the scientific basis of the new target.
The session highlighted deep divisions on voting rights and climate policy.
Nueva Zelanda aprobó controvertidas votaciones y proyectos de ley climáticos en medio de la tensión política, lo que provocó críticas por preocupaciones democráticas y científicas.