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Rejection of Law Proposals for Regulation of Mayors/Community Leaders' Term Limits

Published March 26, 2026, 20:01
Rejection of Law Proposals for Regulation of Mayors/Community Leaders' Term Limits

The Plenary Session of the Parliament rejected law proposals by MP Panikos Leonidis to revise the provisions regarding the setting of a maximum term limit for elected officials of Municipalities and Communities. The proposals aimed to not count terms before the 2029 elections. The rejection was due to disagreements regarding renewal and the need to limit terms, with some MPs arguing that those who are capable should have the opportunity to continue contributing. The discussion highlighted different views on the need to limit terms and protect the democratic process.