Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou met today with representatives of the parliamentary parties of the Interior Committee of the Parliament on the reform of local self-government.
In the context of the preparation of amendment bills by the Ministry of Interior to regulate issues related to the conduct of the 2024 local government elections and the proper functioning of the new municipalities, the Minister heard the views of the representatives of the parliamentary parties on provisions mainly related to the political dimension.
The meeting, which was held in a constructive climate of understanding, concluded that by the end of the week, the parliamentary parties will submit their positions on the proposed bills presented to them.
In response to a question from the representatives of the political parties on the issue of the complexity of holding the May 2024 elections, the Minister informed them of his concerns regarding the practical and technical difficulties that arise and noted that they are being assessed by the Ministry, clarifying that there is no question of holding two separate elections.
(EFYs/NG)
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