Increasing the compensation for not using pregnancy and childbirth leave, as well as for raising a child up to 2 years of age, from 50% to 100%, is to be discussed by the parliament at first reading with changes to the Social Security Code, the weekly draft program published on the website of the National Assembly provides. The submitters are Assen vassilev and deputies from the parliamentary group “We continue the change-Democratic Bulgaria”.
According to the rules of the National Assembly, every first plenary Wednesday, the groups can propose items on the agenda without the need for their inclusion to be voted on, BTA recalls.
The changes to the Social Security Code,according to the submitters,aim to provide additional support for mothers who wish to return to work earlier. This will create economic incentives for a faster recovery of the workforce, while simultaneously occurring ensuring better social protection for mothers, the reasons state. The increase in the benefit will also be an incentive for a faster inclusion of mothers in the labor market, which will have a positive effect on the economy, increasing revenues to the budget from contributions on their salaries, according to the PP-DB. In this way, a balance is created between the social protection of mothers and the economic benefit of their faster return to work. At the same time, this is a measure that would not lead to additional budget costs.
The parliamentary group “Vazrazhdane” proposes a draft resolution to establish a temporary commission to verify all facts and circumstances surrounding the construction and financing of the “hayashi” hotel in Sofia.
The parliamentary group “DPS – new Beginning” demands the establishment of a temporary commission to establish facts and circumstances regarding the activities of George and Alexander soros and their foundations on the territory of Bulgaria, financing Bulgarian individuals and legal entities and non-governmental organizations, and also establishing their connections with political parties, magistrates, educational institutions, media, business structures and state authorities.
bulgarian Parliament Agenda: Electronic Communications,Financial Markets,and Prime Minister’s Q&A
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The Bulgarian Parliament has a busy week ahead,with key debates and votes scheduled for Thursday,followed by a question period with the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Ministers on friday. The agenda focuses on amendments to existing legislation concerning electronic communications and financial markets, alongside the ratification of a loan agreement with the Council of Europe Progress Bank.
Thursday’s Agenda: Legislative Debates and Votes
Thursday’s parliamentary session will be dedicated to the second reading of several important pieces of legislation:
* Electronic Communications Act Amendments: MPs will discuss proposed changes to the Electronic Communications Act. Details of the specific amendments are not provided in the source, but the second reading suggests the legislation has already undergone initial review.
* Markets in Financial Instruments Act Amendments: A second vote is scheduled on amendments to the Markets in Financial Instruments Act. This act regulates the trading of financial instruments like stocks, bonds, and derivatives. The Financial Supervision Commission of Bulgaria is the primary regulatory body overseeing these markets.
* Framework Loan Agreement Ratification: Parliament will hold a second vote on the draft Law on Ratification of a Framework Loan Agreement between the Council of Europe development Bank (CEB) and Bulgaria. The CEB focuses on providing financial support for social projects and infrastructure development. More facts on the CEB and its work with Bulgaria can be found on the CEB website.
Friday’s Agenda: Government Accountability
Friday will feature a “blitz control” session, a parliamentary procedure where the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Ministers answer questions from MPs. this is along with the regular Friday question time.
According to the rules of the National Assembly, this format allows for a rapid-fire series of questions and answers, providing a platform for government accountability. This session is designed to allow for direct scrutiny of the executive branch by the legislature.
Looking Ahead
The upcoming parliamentary sessions are crucial for progressing key legislation related to the digital economy,financial stability,and international cooperation.The prime Minister’s Q&A session on Friday will provide insight into the government’s current priorities and responses to parliamentary concerns. Continued monitoring of the National Assembly’s proceedings will be important to understand the evolving legislative landscape in Bulgaria. The official website of the Bulgarian National Assembly provides access to agendas, transcripts, and other relevant information.