Bill on parliament's autonomy passed, additional privileges for MPs rejected

Ljubljana, 22 October - Parliament passed on Tuesday a cross-party bill which aims to make the National Assembly more autonomous, and more independent from the government. On the other hand, under pressure from the public, the MPs rejected a set of changes that would give them more privileges.

Ljubljana The National Assembly continues its October plenary session. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
The National Assembly continues its October plenary session.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana Speakr Dejan Židan as the National Assembly continues its October plenary session. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Speakr Dejan Židan as the National Assembly continues its October plenary session.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana The National Assembly continues its October plenary session. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
The National Assembly continues its October plenary session.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana The National Assembly continues its October plenary session. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
The National Assembly continues its October plenary session.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana MP Tina Heferle of the ruling Marjan Šarec List (LMŠ) presenting a bill on the National Assembly as the National Assembly continues its October plenary session. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
MP Tina Heferle of the ruling Marjan Šarec List (LMŠ) presenting a bill on the National Assembly as the National Assembly continues its October plenary session.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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