Over 90% of voters support overhaul of constitution in Uzbekistan
More than 90% of voters in a constitutional referendum in Uzbekistan supported amending the republic’s fundamental law, the country’s election …
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People of Uzbekistan vote on constitutional amendments
Today, a referendum on constitutional amendments is being held in Uzbekistan and abroad, and one question is on its agenda: are Uzbek citizens ready to adopt a new constitutional law that introduces 27 more articles into the document.
Azerbaijani MPs to observe referendum in Uzbekistan
An expanded delegation headed by the Chairman of the Central Election Commission (CEC) of Azerbaijan Mazahir Panahov went on a visit to Uzbekistan to observe a nationwide referendum on constitutional amendments in Uzbekistan, the CEC chairman …
Crimea: nine years since accession to Russia
Crimea’s residents have had no qualms about reuniting with Russia over the past nine years, Crimean State Council Chairman Vladimir Konstantinov said. Nine years ago, Crimea and the city of Sevastopol decided to secede from …
Uzbekistan to hold constitutional referendum on April 30
Uzbekistan's parliament has scheduled a referendum on an updated constitution for April 30. The basic law of the country will change by 65% and become more socially oriented.
Scotland nearly ready to outline plan for independence vote
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Tuesday said she was nearly ready to give more details on how the nation's devolved parliament could move ahead with a new independence referendum without the consent of the British government. …
Over 77% of voters backed constitutional amendments in Kazakh referendum
The latest figures show that 77.18% of voters who took part in the June 5 referendum supported the proposed amendments to the Kazakh constitution, Kazakh Central Elections Commission (CEC) Chairperson Nurlan Abdirov said. "A total …
Over 77% of Kazakh voters support constitutional amendments
As many as 77,18% of voters have supported amendments to Kazakhstan’s constitution in a referendum, according to preliminary data released by the Central Referendum Commission. According to the commission, voter turnout reached …
Kazakhstan holds referendum on constitutional amendments
On Sunday, June 5, Kazakhstan is holding a referendum on amendments and additions to the Constitution. One question was included in the voting ballot: "Do you accept the amendments and additions to the Constitution of the Republic …
Tokayev calls on citizens of Kazakhstan to change Constitution
Holding a referendum is an important step towards building a developed democratic society in Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan's President Kassym Jomart Tokayev said in an address to the nation on June 3. “Changes to the Constitution of …
Tokayev signs into law bill on introducing amendments to referendum law
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed a constitutional law on introducing amendments and additions to the Kazakh constitutional law on republican referendum, the presidential press service said on Thursday. Earlier the same …
Kazakhstan sets date for referendum on constitutional amendments
The referendum on the amendments and additions to the Constitution of Kazakhstan will be held on June 5, 2022. The corresponding decree was signed by the President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. "In accordance with article 91, …
Kazakh leader proposes referendum on constitutional reform
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev proposed holding a referendum on constitutional reform, his office said on Friday, instead of running the amendments through parliament. Tokayev has this year proposed a number of changes to the …
Over 65% of Belarusians support constitutional amendments in referendum
As many as 65.16% of Belarusian voters supported amendments to the country’s constitution in Sunday’s referendum, while 10.07% voted against constitutional changes, Chairman of the country’s Central Election Commission (CEC) …
Belarus kicks off early voting in constitutional referendum
Early voting at the nationwide referendum on introducing amendments to the Belarusian constitution begins on Tuesday and will continue until February 26. The main voting day at the referendum is February 27. "Early voting will be …
Kyrgyzstan approves constitution boosting president's power
Kyrgyzstan’s national elections commission says voters have overwhelmingly approved a new constitution that substantially increases the president’s powers. The commission said results from 90% of the polling places showed …
Constitutional referendum in Kyrgyzstan to be held on April 11
The Parliament of Kyrgyzstan today passed the bill scheduling the constitutional referendum for April 11 in second and third readings on March 11. The bill was considered and put on voting on March 10. 94 MPs voted for the bill and 6 …
Armenia: why return to semi-presidential system?
Under a parliamentary system of government Armenia is facing a number of problems that would not have arisen under a semi-presidential system, Armenian Parliament Vice Speaker, MP from the ruling My Step faction Alen Simonyan said at a briefing, …
Why Pashinyan pushes on with referendum
The Armenian government approved the bill on making amendments and supplements to the law on referendum
Vladimir Putin suggests constitutional amendments in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested holding a plebiscite on the entire package of constitutional amendments he has proposed. "Given that the proposed reforms concern significant changes to the …
