Today, the SDSM will insist on implementing the next steps which need to be taken to ensure that the elections will definitely be held on December the 11th, “Meta” has learned from sources within the party. From the party, they say they’re satisfied with their achievements so far, but still demand strict conformity and consideration of the management of the Electoral Code.
From what we have learned, there is still no certain date for the dissolution of Parliament. The first plenary session on the draft budget for 2017 is scheduled for today and this procedure alone will last five days at the least.
The dissolution of Parliament has likely been put on hold, until Johannes Hahn, the European Commissioner for Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, arrives on Friday, October the 14th, for his visit to Macedonia.
According to reports, in Skopje, Commissioner Hahn will meet with leaders of the main political parties, Special Prosecutor, Katica Janeva and representatives from the civil sector.
Information on Hahn’s visit came after the ruling majority in Parliament did not support the requests made by the Special Public Prosecutor for amendments to the Law on the SPO, which is an extension for deadlines in investigations, and amendments to the Law on Witness Protection.
The European Commissioner, who helped mediate the Pržino Agreement, is expected during his visit to discuss the obstructions against the SPO, preparations for elections and the dissolution of Parliament.
For Parliament to dissolve, an MP or parliamentary group needs to file a motion for the dissolution, so the President of Parliament can put it on the agenda.
However, tomorrow at the plenary parliamentary session, many items are scheduled on the agenda, including the proposal for the continuation of the ‘crisis situation’ on the southern and northern border due to the migrant crisis. If the proposal is adopted, instead of December 31 this year, the ‘crisis situation’ will last until June 30, 2017.
The session will be discussed and a draft law amending the Law on Internal Affairs, shortened procedure, the proposal for appointment of the Judicial Council of the Republic of Macedonia etc..
According to what the parties outlined in the Pržino Agreement, Parliament is meant to dissolve 45 to 60 days before Election Day.
For now, elections are still expected to be held on December 11, this year.
