PARLIAMENTARY WORK
Stéphanie was rapporteur for a series of laws from the Ministry of Home Affairs and in consumer protection:
With the reform of the law on municipal spatial planning and urban development, more affordable housing must be created in new residential districts, which will then be transferred to public ownership.
400 police officers had their first diploma retroactively recognized as of August 2018 and were reclassified into Group B1.
The reform of video surveillance for policing purposes (VISUPOL) makes the use of cameras in public spaces easier, faster and more effective.
With the law on class actions, consumers finally have the opportunity to join forces to defend themselves against companies.
ALVA’s food inspections were given a new legal framework.
Stéphanie also spoke on laws in the areas of the economy and employment :
Opening hours in retail and in the food trades were extended.
Financial aid for businesses to invest in climate and environmental protection was expanded.
At ADEM, more procedures are being digitized and thus made faster and more secure – unemployment benefits can now also be applied for online.
Labour law was amended on a few points to make employment measures for young people more attractive.
In the justice sector, Stéphanie spoke on various laws in commercial and company law as well as the reform of the prison system.
Among other things, Stéphanie will be rapport eur for the implementation of the asylum package.
