The Ministry of Justice’s draft law on the “Management of Local Self-Government” is currently being discussed alongside the “Freedom” grant. The proposed changes to the constitutional framework aim to establish a system of governance for local communities and extend the deadlines for holding local elections. The working version suggests that any political party, coalition, or individual can form a city council based on vote shares, with the Prime Minister’s mediation. The government’s proposal also aims to create an inclusive system of majority and governance, based on consensus and political dialogue.

The draft law also encourages the work of established council of major local communities, recognizing that consensus can lead to meaningful political and social change. The council would have a strong mandate, even if no party or coalition receives a majority of the votes. The authors point to countries like Italy, Belgium, Bulgaria, and Israel as examples where political stability is not affected by political cycles.

The draft law also aims to give more time for the organization of regular elections after the adoption of constitutional amendments. Currently, early elections must be held within 30-45 days after the council’s formation, but the proposal suggests extending this deadline to 50-60 days.

However, political forces remain cautious about the discussions as the draft law on the local self-government system has not been officially published.