National Assembly advances constitutional revision process with presidential input
via SeneNews1 min read
The National Assembly's Conference of Presidents met on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 9:30 AM, acknowledging progress in the parliamentary process for reviewing the constitutional reform bill. The institution's president informed members of the Conference of Presidents about receiving the President of the Republic's opinion on the proposed constitutional revision law on Friday, June 19. This marks the beginning of the second phase of the legislative procedure. In accordance with Article 103 of the Constitution and Article 69 of the National Assembly's internal regulations, deputies are now required to vote on the text during the adoption phase. A schedule has been set, with the bill's committee review planned for June 24 and the plenary session for its adoption scheduled for June 29, 2026. The Parliament is preparing for substantive debates on this constitutional revision, with the outcome dependent on the deputies' vote during the plenary session.
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