A constitutional amendment bill requiring parliamentary and presidential elections to be held on the same day passed the Standing Committee on Independent Institutions without amendments in five minutes. If adopted, it would shorten the current parliament's term, ending it on 1 December 2028, with a referendum to follow Parliament's approval.
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Its term would end on 1 December 2028.
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The Election Commission said it could arrange the referendum if it receives a formal request before the 18th of this month.
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It also plans to fast-track the referendum alongside local council elections scheduled for April.
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