Bénin’s national assembly convenes for crucial plenary session

Lawmakers in Bénin are set to gather this Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo for a significant plenary session. The agenda includes several pivotal discussions, notably the budgetary orientation debate, a review of proposed amendments to the law governing the Médiateur de la République, and the selection of parliamentary representatives for various national institutions.

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The National Assembly of Bénin will commence its plenary session at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, within the historic Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo. This parliamentary gathering is scheduled to address a series of important matters.

A primary focus for the deputies will be the budgetary orientation debate. This crucial phase allows the government to outline its fiscal policy directives, laying the groundwork for the subsequent year’s state budget formulation.

Furthermore, the session will delve into a proposed revision of the legislation that established and defines the responsibilities and operational framework of the Médiateur de la République. Parliamentarians are also expected to finalize the appointments of National Assembly representatives to various state bodies and organizations.