Putin proposed amendments to the Russian Constitution
On January 15, 2020, the Russian leader Vladimir Putin, during his annual Address to the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, proposed amending the Constitution of the country. At the same time, the head of state said that these innovations must first be submitted to public discussion, and then this issue should be resolved by universal suffrage.
It should be noted that, according to Putin, there is no need for a new Constitution for Russia, since the current basic law still has decent potential. However, the introduction of certain amendments to the Constitution has really matured.
- Putin said.
At the same time, Putin agreed that the Constitution was adopted more than a quarter of a century ago, when the country had a serious domestic political crisis and the situation has changed dramatically since then.
- Putin said.
At the same time, Putin outlined his position and suggested discussing important issues related to the further development of the country. According to Putin, the changes should directly guarantee the priority of the Russian Constitution in the Russian legal space. He noted that international acts should act in Russia only in that part which does not contradict the Constitution of the country.
- Putin stressed.
Putin, in particular, proposed legislatively fixing the requirements for persons who hold positions critical for ensuring the security and sovereignty of Russia.
- said Putin.
In addition, Putin proposed tightening the requirements for presidential candidates in Russia. In his opinion, such persons should live in Russia for at least 25 years and never have citizenship of another state. Putin explained that the civil service mission is precisely in the ministry. So the person who chooses this path must connect his fate with Russia. At the same time, the head of state does not consider the issue of limiting the number of presidential terms as a matter of principle, "but I agree with this."
Putin is also convinced of the need to consolidate the status and role of the State Council in the Constitution. He recalled that on his initiative the State Council was revived, in which the heads of the regions participate.
Putin believes that the principles of a unified system of public authority should be enshrined in the Constitution. This is necessary to ensure high living standards and equal opportunities for people throughout the country. That is, it is necessary to eliminate the confusion of powers at various levels of government and to secure the rights of citizens. This must be done for the integrity of the country.
- Putin stressed.
The Russian leader proposed giving the Federation Council (upper house of parliament) the authority to remove judges of the Constitutional and Supreme Courts on the recommendation of the president in certain cases. Moreover, when it came to the State Duma, Putin proposed entrusting the lower house of parliament with the approval of the candidacy of the head of the Russian government.
- explained Putin.
Putin is confident that these changes will benefit the state, society and citizens. Changes will increase the role of parliament and improve the interaction of authorities.
- Putin noted.
In conclusion, the president invited Russian citizens to vote for the proposed package of amendments to the Constitution, because “everything is ultimately decided by people” as the bearers of sovereignty and the main source of power.
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