Parliament faces wide legislative agenda when session resumes in September
Cyprus’ new parliament will consider judicial, anti-corruption, financial, energy, immigration and housing measures from September.
Nicosia, Cyprus. The parliament elected in May is set to face a broad legislative agenda when its session resumes at the beginning of September, including judicial reforms, anti-corruption measures, financial sector bills and renewable energy legislation.
The new MPs will also consider immigration legislation and proposals affecting the public, including protections for tenants against excessive rent increases.
Pending legislation
Parliament will address a backlog of proposals carried over from the previous legislature, covering the powers of the attorney-general, reforms to the penitentiary system, university clinics, the employment of nurses from third countries and property purchases by foreigners.
Judicial and anti-corruption reforms
A package of judicial reform bills tabled on June 17 regulates fundamental aspects of the justice system, including the powers of the chief registrar and the operation of the Supreme Court and Supreme Constitutional Court.
The proposed reforms also include amendments to the ombudsman’s powers, particularly excluding authority over courts under the two supreme courts.
Alma has submitted two legislative proposals to strengthen the anti-corruption authority, allowing it to authorise criminal investigations rather than only submit reports to the attorney-general.
On June 25, Disy also tabled a proposal intended to strengthen the authority’s institutional and operational framework.
Financial sector and civil service
On July 9, the finance ministry submitted a series of bills concerning the monitoring and operation of banks, macroprudential supervision, the capital adequacy of investment firms, and the supervision of investment services and regulated markets.
Bills concerning the civil service were also tabled on the same date, with provisions on interdepartmental promotions and the evaluation of candidates for promotion and appointment.
Energy policy
Parliament will also discuss a bill promoting renewable energy sources, aimed at harmonising Cypriot legislation with the EU acquis communautaire.
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