The Parliament has begun discussions on the draft law No. 09.26 related to the reorganization of the National Press Council, following constitutional amendments.
This initiative comes in response to a previous decision by the Constitutional Court, which deemed several provisions in the earlier version unconstitutional, particularly concerning the composition of the council and the mechanisms for publisher representation. This necessitated a revision of the text to ensure its alignment with the constitution.
Through this amendment, the government aims to address the imbalances that have been observed and to establish a balanced professional representation within the council, thereby enhancing the sector’s independence and mitigating the controversies surrounding its management.
This legislative undertaking occurs in the context of an unprecedented situation faced by the press sector since the end of the elected council’s term in 2022, which was replaced by a temporary committee to manage its affairs pending the approval of a new legal framework.
The Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication submitted the project to the House of Representatives on February 27, 2026, with the goal of ending the current situation and laying down clear legal foundations to regulate the council’s operations and ensure its institutional stability.
