House of Representatives, 23 November 2022
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mrs Anita Demetriou, held today, Wednesday, 23 November 2022, a press conference for the presentation of the Report of the First Session of the Twelfth Parliamentary Term. In addition to parliamentary editors and representatives of the print and electronic media, the presentation was attended by representatives of parliamentary parties.
The President referred to the rich and multifaceted work developed by the Parliament during the session under review, despite the adverse conditions created by the coronavirus pandemic, which concerns legislative work, parliamentary control, plenary sittings, European affairs, parliamentary diplomacy, publishing and research activity, conferences and events held, the upgrading of information and technological systems, etc.Particular mention was made of the adoption of crucial legislative reforms in the areas of local government, public service and the courts, the strengthening of the legislative framework to combat corruption and corruption and the promotion of specific legislation to strengthen social policies, defend human rights, achieve real equality and combat all forms of intimidation. Also announced were the launch of the "Internship in the House of Representatives" programme for undergraduate students, which aims to familiarise young people with the parliamentary process and democratic institutions, the new upgraded website and official channels of the Parliament on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to better promote the parliamentary work, as well as the establishment and registration of the Parliamentary and Participatory Democracy Foundation.
The President then responded to questions submitted by the parliamentary editors, which included the establishment of an internal audit unit in the Parliament, the need for a legislative framework to protect women from workplace bullying, as well as the financial autonomy of the Parliament and issues related to the better functioning of the Parliament.
The two volumes of the report are available in electronic form on the official website of the Chamber of Deputies.
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