Slovak National Council resumes session after two-week break

Members of the Slovak National Council are returning to session on Tuesday following a two-week hiatus. The parliamentary session, which has been adjourned since October 16, is scheduled to continue through December 18.

The agenda includes approximately 200 undiscussed proposals. Key items include a debate on an amendment to the electoral law proposed by Smer-SD, which aims to introduce new voting methods for citizens abroad in both parliamentary and presidential elections. Additionally, the Ministry of Justice has submitted several proposals, including an amendment to the Constitution to allow for the termination of a parliamentary term via referendum and the reintroduction of the judicial waiting list institute.

Other legislative matters include amendments regarding judges and lay judges, a sports law amendment, and school network optimization. The parliament will also address previously vetoed legislation, such as laws concerning COVID-19 amnesties, gambling, and food regulations.