The 6+6 Joint Committee, made up of members of the Parliament and the High Council of State, declared that the laws sent to the High National Election Commission “do not contain any fundamental changes”, but only amendments “mostly of a technical nature, linked to some clerical errors, to facilitate their implementation”.
Previously, the United Nations Support Mission (UNSMIL) reported that the laws in question represent “a working basis” for the conduct of the elections, but “controversial issues remain that need to be addressed and resolved through a political solution”.
According to UNSMIL, there are at least four obstacles to overcome: First, the provision of a mandatory second round for the presidential elections, even if the winner of the first round obtained 50+1 votes.
Second, the provision links the presidential elections and parliamentarians, subordinating the elections of the future National Assembly to the success of the presidential elections.
Third, the question of a unity government to bring the country to elections and close the chapter of the interim governments; fourth, the need for the full inclusion of Libyans, including women and all cultural components.
In its response, the 6+6 Committee explained that the mandatory double shift would be necessary to resolve the dispute on the thorny issue of dual nationality: candidates, in fact, would be asked to renounce the dual passport only in case of victory.