The Parliament will discuss with its first hearing a draft amendment to the law on political parties, which also includes provisions regulating party funding rules, at a session on March 30.

The authorities have agreed to amend a controversial party funding regulations after the ruling party accepted key recommendations from watchdog groups including the one envisaging narrowing circle of entities and individuals that may fall under the monitoring of the state audit agency’s unit in charge of political finances.

For details of expected amendments see: Party Funding Law to Be Revised

The draft will have to undergo three hearings in the Parliament before its final approval.