Details of the 11-Article Omnibus Bill to Be Submitted to the Grand National Assembly of Turkey

Prepared by AK Party deputies and planned to be submitted to the Presidency of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, the 11-article omnibus bill introduces critical regulations in working life and renewable energy fields.

AK Party deputies, under the chairmanship of Group Chairman Abdullah Güler, have prepared a comprehensive 11-article legislative proposal regarding working life and renewable energy sources. Planned to be submitted to the Presidency of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey in the coming days, this omnibus proposal contains legal arrangements and economic steps in line with the annulment decisions of the Constitutional Court.

According to the drafted text, the duration of the current incentive provided to ensure additional employment and support the employment of women, youth, and the unemployed holding vocational training certificates will be extended until December 31, 2027. In addition, the President will be authorized to extend this period until December 31, 2028.

One of the financial provisions of the proposal concerns health insurance debtors; the collection of unpaid general health insurance premiums dating prior to January 1, 2017, as well as ancillary receivables such as delay penalties and surcharges, will be completely waived.

As a step towards energy supply security, the operating principles of floating liquefied natural gas facilities will be relaxed, and upon the request of the license holder, EMRA will be authorized to allow them to operate in other regions for a designated period and scope, subject to the opinion of the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources.