Government to meet with smaller parliamentary parties this Friday

The government is holding a series of meetings with smaller parliamentary parties on Friday 6 November to discuss housing policy, following an initiative announced by the Prime Minister. The meetings will involve the ministers of Infrastructure and Housing, Finance, Presidency, and Parliamentary Affairs, and will take place throughout the day at the Assembly of the Republic.

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The government is currently engaged in talks with opposition parties regarding ongoing housing and rental legislation, which may lead to future policy changes or amendments to laws currently under parliamentary review.

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