Over 100 bills and legislative proposals are set to be voted on by MPs in today’s final plenary session focused on legislative work before the budget vote and the Christmas recess. The session, originally scheduled to begin at 11:00, will now start at 12:00.
Attention is particularly focused on the proposed amendment to the Vehicle Type Approval Law, which concerns the recall and immobilisation of vehicles following incidents involving defective airbags. If passed, thousands of vehicles are expected to be immobilised in the coming period until the issue is resolved.
Additionally, MPs are expected to vote on the increase in childbirth allowance, the expansion of eligibility criteria, and the extension of the child age limit for parental leave.
MPs will also deliberate and vote on the issue of establishing and operating branches of foreign universities in Cyprus.
Another topic up for discussion and voting is AKEL’s proposal for taxing the excess profits of banks. The proposed law includes a special levy of 5% for the 2024-2025 period, stemming from the increase in interest rates.
Among other matters, MPs are to vote again on the 19th Constitutional Amendment following changes approved by the Legal Affairs Committee. This amendment seeks to enshrine the right to access a healthy and sustainable environment.
The plenary will also address DIKO’s amendment proposing a 0.5% increase in grants to sports federations.
Also read: Recall of 11,000 vehicles for Takata passenger seat airbags
Source: CNA
