ZAGREB, July 16 (Hina) - The parliamentary benches of the ruling coalition endorsed a number of bills referring to the adjustment of Croatian legislation to European Union norms, as well as a package of health laws, at an
extraordinary session on Wednesday, without the participation of the opposition.
ZAGREB, July 16 (Hina) - The parliamentary benches of the ruling
coalition endorsed a number of bills referring to the adjustment of
Croatian legislation to European Union norms, as well as a package
of health laws, at an extraordinary session on Wednesday, without
the participation of the opposition. #L#
MPs endorsed a bill ratifying a Hague agreement on the protection of
industrial designs, which will eliminate obstacles on the Croatian
market, where industrial designs could not be protected until now.
Also endorsed was a bill ratifying an agreement between the
government and the European Patent Organisation on cooperation in
the field of patents, which will attract new technologies and
investments.
The ruling coalition MPs supported a final bill on railways which,
following EU guidelines, provides for a more efficient and more
rational functioning of railways by separating the transport from
the infrastructure section.
This bill will eliminate monopoly in railway transport because
there will be more carriers, as is the case in EU countries. The
railways infrastructure will remain within the state's
jurisdiction.
Also supported was a package of health laws.
Health Minister Andro Vlahusic said the package comprised laws
which Croatia had not seen to date, laws which ensured a more
professional health care system and upgraded the profession's
dignity.
MPs will vote on all debated bills on Thursday, when the 34th
extraordinary session should end.
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