Turkish Parliament readies for intense work after Eid
Turkish Parliament prepares to address a range of topics post-Eid, including energy, tourism, cryptocurrencies, tourist guiding and proposed regulations on firearms
The Turkish Parliament is set to embark on a busy schedule of work following the Eid holiday, with significant legislative proposals on various fronts including the economy, tourism, energy, judiciary, and internal affairs.
The agenda for Parliament in April includes important bills that have already been approved in the committees, particularly focusing on tourism and energy proposals.
As per the energy proposal, domestically produced and natural gas imported from various sources can be liquefied in Türkiye for marketing on global markets. Projects aimed at increasing energy efficiency will receive support of up to 30%, capped at ₺15 million ($46,552).
The proposal also allows for the establishment of renewable energy production facilities in seas and lakes, excluding drinking-water catchment areas, wetlands, and coastal zones.
Changes in tourist guide law
The tourism-related bill includes provisions regarding tourist guides.
Accordingly, candidates who meet the profession’s admission requirements can become Turkish tourist guides even without a foreign language proficiency certificate. Travel agencies that send customers to other establishments without their knowledge will have their licenses revoked and will be barred from operating as agencies for five years.
Crypto regulation on Parliamentary agenda
A bill regarding crypto assets will also be presented to Parliament. The approximately 30-article proposal will initially define the legal status of crypto assets.
Rules will be established for the issuance, distribution, and trading of these assets.
Heavy penalties for unlicensed firearms
A bill related to the Ministry of Interior Affairs, comprising around 30 articles, is expected to be submitted to Parliament in May.
The proposal aims to subject all parts of ‘automatic weapons’ categorized as ‘serious weapons’ to licensing, aiming to prevent the acquisition of these parts separately for later assembly, with increased penalties for unlicensed firearms.
9th judicial reform package on Horizon
The ninth judicial reform package is also expected to be on Parliament’s agenda in May. The package will particularly include provisions aimed at breaking the perception of impunity.
Source: Newsroom
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