In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the current parliamentary session is experiencing new dynamics. Indeed, the speaker of the lower house of parliament, Christophe Mboso, announced during his opening speech that the session should close in November, a month earlier than usual. This decision aims to allow deputies to participate in the next legislative elections scheduled for December 24.
This advance in the parliamentary calendar is explained by the constraints of the electoral calendar, which provides for the start of the electoral campaign on November 19. In order to allow MPs to devote themselves fully to this crucial stage of political life, the parliamentary session must therefore be closed earlier than planned.
Among the priority subjects of this parliamentary session, we find in particular the examination of the finance law for the 2024 budget year and the accountability law for the 2022 budget year. In addition, the lower house will also have to examine on bills and proposed laws awaiting examination, as well as on the harmonization of texts with the Senate.
It is important to emphasize that this parliamentary session is taking place in a tense political context between the regime of Félix Tshisekedi and the opposition. In addition, this period also coincides with the receipt of candidacies for the presidential election which will be held in December.
The advancement of the closure of the parliamentary session will therefore allow deputies and senators to devote themselves fully to the electoral campaign and the next legislative elections, while respecting the constraints of the electoral calendar.
In conclusion, the progress in closing the parliamentary session in the Democratic Republic of Congo demonstrates the political and electoral challenges facing the country. This decision will allow MPs to actively participate in the electoral campaign and be fully engaged in the democratic process.