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Proposal to allow mayors to serve as MPs rejected
Ljubljana – The National Assembly has voted down a proposal by the National Council, the upper chamber of parliament, to reverse the ban on mayors serving as MPs.
In proposing the overturn in November last year, councillors argued the ban had no basis in the constitution or the law.
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North Macedonia Speaker Angers Opposition by Rejecting Referendum Motion
Parliament speaker Talat Xhaferi has dismissed an opposition motion for a referendum on the 2017 friendship treaty with Bulgaria, which the opposition deems the source of Bulgaria's aggressive demands.
MPs meet over healthcare, TV Slovenija bills, repeal of laws
Ljubljana – The National Assembly is meeting on Thursday to pass several high-profile pieces of legislation, including an emergency bill to tackle long wait times in healthcare, a new bill on the public broadcaster and a bill sponsored by an NGO and backed by nearly 15,000 voters that would repeal changes made by the previous government to 11 laws.
Amendment blocking F-16 sale to Turkey approved in US
The next parliamentary stage is its approval by the plenary session of the Parliament, which is estimated to happen by the end of July
Greek Armed forces to get Harpoon anti-ship missiles – F16 Block 50 to 52 upgrade
The relevant parliamentary committee voted on 12 weapons programmes
Bulgaria: The Judicial Reform will Sink if the Cabinet Collapses
Judicial reform, a topic created by the ruling coalition half a year ago, is likely to be the biggest victim of its collapse. It (despite public arguments) is one of the reasons for the most serious shock in power.
“We Continue the Change responded: We don’t make Offers, We don’t buy MPs!
"We Continue the Change" categorically denied allegations that they are bidding for deputies to support the coalition government in parliament.
North Macedonia’s Political Rivalry Leaves Laws Stuck in Limbo
Important legislation remains blocked in parliament as the opposition strains every muscle to force an early general election.
Vazrazhdane MPs cannot be Punished for Entering Parliament without a Green Certificate
In the end, the National Assembly has no reason to impose any property sanction, nor is there the option of not allowing MPs to the building because they do not want to show a green certificate at the entrance.
This was stated in an interview with BNT by Parliament Speaker Nikola Minchev. His comment is about the behavior of the Vazrazhdane deputies.
Contentious items on agenda as parliament opens new session
Ljubljana – The National Assembly is meeting for its first regular session this year Monday to tackle some contentious bills, including amendments to the gaming act, a bill to tackle the issue of Swiss franc loans and changes to the communicable diseases act. The MPs will also decide whether to withdraw the much criticised amendments to the penal code.