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LONDON (TCA) — Who is in charge in Kyrgyzstan, and who in case of differences between the “pillars of power” is to have the last word? The Kyrgyz Parliament has recently approved a draft law to hold a nationwide referendum aimed to approve constitutional amendments. Critics inside and outside Parliament accuse the head of state of trying to push for fresh changes in the Constitution in order to shift more powers from Parliament and the Government towards himself. Most surprising is that reading the Constitution leads to the inevitable conclusion that in case he would want to do so he does not need any changes, since the present ambiguity of the Constitution would perfectly allow him to do so within it. Continue reading
BISHKEK (TCA) — The parliament of Kyrgyzstan on September 29 approved a draft law on holding a nationwide referendum on constitutional amendments, in its first reading. Continue reading
BISHKEK (TCA) — While part of Kyrgyz society is against the proposed constitutional reform, leaders of the parliamentary factions remain silent in a wait-and-see position, former Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Temir Sariyev said in a statement, KyrTAG information agency reported on September 1. Continue reading
BISHKEK (TCA) — A quarter-century has passed since the memorable August 31, 1991, when Declaration of State Independence of Kyrgyzstan was adopted. That day ended a centuries-long history when the Kyrgyz people was deprived of its statehood, President of Kyrgyzstan Almazbek Atambayev said yesterday in Bishkek during the holiday events in honor of the 25th anniversary of the country’s independence. Continue reading
BISHKEK (TCA) — The European Commission for Democracy through Law — better known as the Venice Commission — is ready to provide the Kyrgyz authorities with an opinion on draft Constitutional amendments proposed in Kyrgyzstan, Gianni Buquicchio, the president of the Venice Commission, said in a statement on August 5. Continue reading
BISHKEK (TCA) — The initiative of Kyrgyzstan’s Parliament to amend the Constitution by a referendum is now the most discussed topic in the country. The proposed referendum may take place this coming fall. Continue reading
