MONTHLY DIGEST 005 July/August 2025

The Ethiopian House of Peoples’ Representatives, in accordance with Proclamation No. 263/1994 on the Amendment of recess and Working schedules, has stipulated that its recess shall be from February 1 to 30 and from July 1 to the last Monday of September. However, the House did not enter into recess and instead carried out various constitutional responsibilities during the month of July. Among its major activities were enacting laws, hearing reports from executive institution, engaging in parliamentary diplomacy, visiting federal institutions and holding discussions with elected representatives. In addition, the House of Representatives held its annual conference to enhance the discharge of its constitutional duties. This fifth edition of Bridge, which includes the representatives’ activities of July, presents the Ethiopian Elections, Political Party Registration, and Electoral Ethics Proclamation approved during the month, along with a concise brief overview of Bridge.