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From shortening MPs' speeches to reorganizing committees, the SP's proposals for changes to the Assembly's Rules of Procedure are revealed
2026-03-03 16:47:11 / POLITIKË
The Parliamentary Group of the Socialist Party has submitted to the Assembly a draft decision on several amendments and additions to the Rules of Procedure of the Assembly of the Republic of Albania. The document, with no. 944 Prot., is dated March 2, 2026 and is addressed to the Speaker of the Assembly, Niko Peleshi.
The draft decision, based on Article 75, point 2 of the Constitution and Article 117 of the Rules of Procedure of the Assembly, aims at significant changes in parliamentary procedures, the organization of standing committees, as well as in institutional oversight mechanisms.
Accelerated procedure for integration laws
One of the main changes foresees the introduction of a new article (article a/8), which sanctions the accelerated procedure for the review of draft laws related to the approximation of Albanian legislation with that of the European Union, the agreements stemming from the Stabilization and Association Agreement and the obligations of the accession negotiation process.
According to the proposal, these draft laws will be immediately included in the Assembly's work program and will be reviewed through an expedited procedure, with the exception of laws that require a qualified majority under Article 81, point 2 of the Constitution.
Reorganization of standing committees
The changes also affect Article 19 of the Regulation, determining the establishment of 11 permanent committees with reformulated names and areas of responsibility. These include:
The latter takes on an increased role in post-legislative control and coordination of inter-institutional dialogue.
Speech time in the session is shortened.
The draft decision also provides for the reduction of discussion time for deputies in some cases, from 10 minutes to a maximum of 5 minutes, as well as new regulations for the organization of debates and reports in plenary sessions.
New mechanism for reporting and monitoring
The amendments to Article 103 et seq. aim to strengthen the reporting mechanism of constitutional institutions and those established by law. It is envisaged to draft an annual calendar for the submission of reports, organize hearings and adopt a Periodic and Annual Monitoring Mechanism of Institutions.
Also, the role of the Assembly in handling citizen initiatives and petitions is strengthened, with clear deadlines for reviewing and responding to them.
New rules for elections and dismissals
The draft decision sets out more detailed procedures for the election of members to constitutional or legally established bodies, both in cases where they are proposed by other institutions and when they are proposed by a group of deputies.
Also, the request for the dismissal of members of these bodies must be submitted in writing and be motivated by no less than 28 deputies, except in cases where the law provides otherwise.
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