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Minister Ioannou prioritizes bills on dangerous and jointly owned buildings.

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Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou emphasized the need for immediate discussion on three priority bills concerning dangerous buildings, jointly owned buildings, and civil protection during a parliamentary committee meeting.
The parliamentary Internal Committee is set to examine these issues as a priority starting in September.
Ioannou noted that while the current legislative framework allows for action on building safety, there is room for improvement.
He highlighted the ongoing concerns regarding public safety, following recent incidents involving collapsing balconies.
The discussion marks a first opportunity for collaboration between the ministry and the newly composed committee.

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Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou has emphasized the urgent need to advance legislation targeting dangerous and jointly owned buildings, along with reforms in civil protection. During his meeting with the Parliamentary Interior Committee, he proposed prioritizing discussions on three bills that address these issues. The Minister highlighted that while current legislative frameworks allow regional authorities to respond to risks, there is significant room for improvement.

The upcoming sessions of the Parliamentary Interior Committee, scheduled to begin in September, are set to focus primarily on these pressing matters. Committee Chair Aristos Damianou, a member of the opposition party AKEL, confirmed this plan, reiterating the commitment to resolving issues surrounding dangerous and jointly owned buildings. The proposed legislation aims to establish a more robust framework for ensuring public safety and effective civil protection in response to the rising concerns over structural safety in the community.

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