Slovak MPs Propose Constitutional Amendment to Extend Local Government Terms

Members of parliament from Hlas-SD have submitted a proposal to extend the electoral terms of local governments, which would require a constitutional amendment to implement. The ruling social-democratic party Hlas-SD, part of Slovakia's governing coalition, needs opposition support to pass the measure since constitutional changes require a qualified majority in the National Council, Slovakia's parliament. The proposal comes as Slovakia's local governments currently serve four-year terms, and any extension would affect mayors and municipal councils across the country's self-governing regions.