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San Marino approves parliamentary regulation reform

Overview

The Grand and General Council of San Marino has approved a reform of its parliamentary regulations with 36 votes in favor and 11 against. The reform aims to streamline the legislative process while addressing concerns regarding democratic transparency and the role of council members.

To reach a compromise, the majority withdrew more restrictive proposals that would have significantly reduced speaking times for general interventions and votes, ensuring more depth for discussing complex issues. However, opposition members, including representatives from Repubblica Futura, expressed concerns that the reform shifts substantial legislative work from the plenary assembly to committees. They argue this shift could reduce councilors to a secondary role, limiting their direct influence on the substance of laws and amendments.

Regarding ethics and transparency, the reform implements recommendations from the Council of Europe’s anti-corruption body, GRECO, by introducing a system of sanctions for violations of the councilors’ code of conduct. To balance the increased influence of committees, the new rules ensure the continued streaming of sessions and lower the threshold for requesting radio broadcasts, intended to provide better access for minority parties.

Entities

Consiglio Grande e Generale · San Marino · GRECO · Manuel Ciavatta · PDCS

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    San Marino approves parliamentary regulation reform

    San Marino's parliament approved a reform of its internal regulations to streamline legislation, despite opposition concerns regarding reduced debate time and the shifting of legislative power to committees.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    San Marino prepares parliamentary reforms to protect minority rights

    San Marino's Grand and General Council is set to vote on reforms to its parliamentary regulations, introducing new procedural guarantees and broadcasting rights for political minorities.

  3. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Consiglio Grande e Generale discusses legislative regulation reforms

    The Consiglio Grande e Generale discussed regulatory reforms in San Marino, including new mechanisms to accelerate legislative approval and limit the discussion of certain amendments.

Sources

giornalesm.com · ildiariodellavoro.it · insider.sm · news.tribunapoliticaweb.sm · stranotizie.it · vocedellascuola.it

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