Parliament Calls for Reforms to Ensure Transparency and Accountability in Intelligence Services
In a move aimed at strengthening democracy and the rule of law, the parliament has called on the authorities to complete reforms of the intelligence services, ensuring proper external oversight and transparency.
Tackling Corruption and Promoting Human Rights
The call comes as part of a broader package of recommendations aimed at tackling corruption, promoting human rights, and fostering social cohesion. The parliament also urged the government to take decisive action against criminal networks engaged in:
- Human Trafficking
- Arms Trade
- Drug Trafficking
Other Key Recommendations
In addition, the parliament emphasized the need for:
- Improved Asylum Procedures
- Enhanced Regional Cooperation on Migration Management
- Increased Efforts to Combat Islamic Radicalization and Foreign Terrorist Fighters
- Protection of Children from Violence, Abuse, and Exploitation, as well as improved support services for victims of trafficking
Fundamental Rights and Civil Society
The parliament welcomed measures aimed at:
- Improving Inter-Ethnic Trust and fostering educational inclusion of minority groups
- Ratifying International Human Rights Instruments and implementing policy documents such as the European Convention on Human Rights
- Tackling Discrimination against Women, Girls, and Children, including completing legal reforms to eradicate domestic and gender-based violence
Media Freedom
The parliament underlined the crucial role of independent media in a democratic society and welcomed modest improvements in the media environment. However, it stressed the need for:
- Safeguards Against Politicization of the Media
- Strengthening the Independence and Capacity of the Media Regulator and public service broadcaster
- Ensuring No Impunity in Cases of Violence, Abuse, or Threats against Journalists, to minimize self-censorship in the media
Parliament Calls for Action
The parliament’s recommendations are aimed at promoting transparency, accountability, and human rights protection. The government has been called upon to take decisive action on a range of issues, from intelligence service reforms to anti-discrimination measures.
In a statement, the parliament emphasized that these recommendations are crucial for building a stronger, more inclusive society: “We urge the government to act swiftly and decisively on these recommendations. The people of this country deserve no less.”