Parliament begins election of an anti-corruption commission member and votes on budget amendments

18.06.2026 | Legislative changes

The National Assembly is discussing procedural rules for the election of a member of the Anti-Corruption Commission and is voting in the second reading on the budget extension act.

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Selection of a new member of the anti-corruption commission

The National Assembly is initiating the procedure for selecting a member of the Anti-Corruption Commission. Members of Parliament will discuss a draft resolution on the terms and procedures for nominating and hearing candidates.

According to the new anti-corruption law, which entered into force on June 5, 2026, the Supreme Bar Council, the supreme courts, the Parliament, and the President will nominate their representatives to the commission.

Financial and legislative changes

The parliamentary committee has a one-month period to conduct the hearings and prepare for the selection of the new member of the anti-corruption body.