Tag

Constitution

All articles tagged with #constitution

world1 month ago•4 min saved

Guinea-Bissau approves constitution expanding presidential powers ahead of elections

Voters in Guinea-Bissau backed a new constitution drafted by the ruling military authorities that significantly expands the presidency's powers—letting the president appoint and dismiss the prime minister and cabinet, create or abolish ministries, and dissolve parliament in a grave crisis—while shrinking parliament from 102 to 65 seats and cutting constituencies. The changes retain a five-year presidential term with a two-term limit but add a residency requirement for presidential candidates. The referendum, held amid a boycott by the main opposition, is part of a transition to civilian rule ahead of December elections, though critics warn it concentrates power and undermines democracy.

via BBC|

#constitution #guinea-bissau #military-junta

politics1 month ago•5 min saved

House rejects move to lock nine-seat Supreme Court in the Constitution

The House voted 212-206 to defeat a proposed constitutional amendment that would fix the Supreme Court at nine justices, with all but one Democrat voting against and Rep. Don Davis the lone Democrat in support; the measure would remove Congress’s authority to resize the court, as talks of expanding the court persist inside the party ahead of future elections.

via NBC News|

#congress #constitution #court-expansion

world-news1 month ago•11 min saved

Austria Moves Toward Constitutional Ban on Political Islam

Austria’s government is starting work on a proposal to constitutionally ban what it terms “political Islam,” after Chancellor Christian Stocker urged legislation and Integration Minister Claudia Bauer said she would draft an outline for coalition partners. The move, which follows an earlier FPÖ proposal, aims to separate Islam as a religion from its political ideology and to protect democratic values, while asserting that religious freedom has limits when equality before the law and state institutions are at risk. Stocker warned against a preacher dictating policy, citing concerns about schools and social norms. The plan references ongoing research by Austria’s Documentation Center for Political Islam and aligns with a 2025 National Situation Report that frames political Islam as a security threat, though critics warn of possible rights violations for Muslims.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#austria #constitution #democracy

world1 month ago•2 min saved

Guinea-Bissau backs constitutional overhaul that expands presidential powers

Guinea-Bissau voters approved a sweeping constitutional amendment (about 55% turnout and 70% support) that reduces Parliament from 102 to 65, tightens residency requirements for presidential candidates, and greatly expands presidential powers ahead of December elections, a change critics say could undermine democracy.

via The Guardian|

#constitution #democracy #elections

politics1 month ago•132 min saved

Trump Keeps Lingering on a 2028 Run, Hints at Life After the White House

Trump continues to hint at a 2028 bid while also discussing life after his presidency, suggesting routes like a vice-presidential pairing or legal loopholes, and signaling a focus on legacy even as the Constitution’s 22nd Amendment limits terms; analysts note this is common post-presidency reflexivity, though practical hurdles remain.

via AP News|

#2028 #constitution #elections

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Baka elected Hungary's ceremonial president amid constitutional rewrite

Hungary’s parliament elected 73-year-old former Supreme Court head András Baka as a largely ceremonial president, tasked with overseeing a new constitution and acting as a check on PM Péter Magyar’s post‑Orbán reforms. Baka—who says he is not a political man—vowed broad debate on the constitution. The vote followed rapid post‑Orbán changes, and Fidesz MPs walked out in protest when their preferred candidate was ousted; Baka’s presidency is intended to be a transitional role, potentially lasting up to five years while the constitution is drafted.

via BBC|

#andras-baka #constitution #hungary

politics2 months ago•1 min saved

Former top judge poised to become Hungary’s ceremonial president

Hungary's parliament will elect former Supreme Court chief András Baka as president, a largely ceremonial role, as Prime Minister Péter Magyar seeks to reshape power away from Viktor Orbán and lay the groundwork for a new constitutional order; Baka, previously dismissed in 2011 amid criticism of Orbán's government, is described as a defender of judicial independence, while the presidency remains limited and may last up to five years or until a new constitution takes effect.

via TVP World|

#constitution #hungary #judiciary

politics2 months ago•4 min saved

Missouri GOP recalibrates tax relief strategy after ballot losses

After the defeats of Amendments 4 and 5 across Missouri, Republican leaders say they will rethink their approach to tax cuts and strengthening the constitutional amendment process, prioritizing property tax relief and evaluating income tax changes while engaging with constituents; Democrats push to pivot toward property tax reform and leverage the vote against Republicans ahead of November, though leaders indicate it will take time and internal discussion before a new proposal is rolled out.

via STLPR|

#amendments #constitution #elections

politics2 months ago•7 min saved

DSA Platform Could Upend America's Three-Branch System

An op-ed by Bill Scher argues the Democratic Socialists of America’s platform—calling for a new constitution, replacing the presidency and Supreme Court, and moving to a unicameral legislature—would erode constitutional checks and enable potential authoritarian power; the piece defends the current three-branch system and stresses how Congress’ independence has prevented presidential overreach, warning that dismantling guardrails could threaten democracy.

via Washington Monthly|

#checks-and-balances #constitution #democracy

politics3 months ago•39 min saved

Ken Burns: Founders Would Be Disappointed by Today's U.S. Authoritarianism

Ken Burns told Meet the Press that the drafters of the Constitution would be abjectly disappointed by how far the United States has drifted toward authoritarian power, noting the executive has expanded while Article I's power has weakened. While praising progress on rights, he warned that current division and anti-education rhetoric threaten democracy and urged lifelong learning and a marketplace of ideas to sustain a healthy republic, saying the founders anticipated such risks and would want stronger checks on power.

via Yahoo News UK|

#authoritarianism #constitution #democracy

politics3 months ago•3 min saved

Hungary plans constitutional overhaul to oust Orbán-aligned president

Prime Minister Péter Magyar filed a 12-point constitutional amendment aimed at removing President Tamás Sulyok and weakening the Orbán-era influence, including a three-term limit for MPs, a more independent Constitutional Court, a 70-year age cap for judges, and the creation of an Asset Recovery Office to reclaim funds linked to past misdeeds. Sulyok has vowed not to leave office before his 2029 term ends. The reforms, backed by Magyar’s party’s majority, could be passed, while the EU ties billions in funding to rule of law reforms; a new president is expected to be elected by the National Assembly possibly as soon as this summer.

via politico.eu|

#constitution #hungary #judiciary

world3 months ago•3 min saved

Senegal's Parliament tightens its grip as Sonko-led reforms curb the president's powers

Senegal’s National Assembly, led by Ousmane Sonko’s Pastef party, passed a controversial constitutional reform aimed at boosting parliamentary oversight and curbing presidential power — including creating a Constitutional Court, expanding committee powers, requiring disclosure of natural-resource deals, and prohibiting a sitting president from leading a political party. The move, backed by a large majority, follows a fallout between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Sonko, who was fired as prime minister but remains a powerful Speaker, and now faces a planned nationwide referendum on the reforms amid protests outside Parliament and opposition accusations of political revenge.

via BBC|

#constitution #parliament #power-struggle

politics3 months ago•3 min saved

Mamdani rules out constitutional shortcut to White House bid

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani dismissed talk of amending the Constitution to allow a presidential run, saying the document is fine as is and noting he’s ineligible as a naturalized citizen born abroad. He’ll stay focused on NYC politics, celebrated three endorsed candidates’ wins in recent NYC primaries, and avoided endorsing (or rejected) prison-abolition policies while stressing that safety remains a priority.

via New York Post|

#2028-presidential-election #constitution #nyc-mayor

politics3 months ago•0 min saved

Trump panel urges originalist rethink of church‑state separation

The Trump administration's Religious Liberty Commission released a draft report arguing that the traditional separation of church and state is a legal error and urged Americans to view religion as an essential support and to remember the Creator, while calling on the Justice Department to issue guidance that promotes an originalist understanding of how the Constitution treats religion and government.

via The Washington Post|

#church-state-separation #constitution #justice-department

politics3 months ago•34 min saved

IRS Experts Call DOJ Trump Immunity Deal Illegal

Tax experts and former IRS officials told a Miami judge that the DOJ’s immunity deal shielding Donald Trump, his family, and his businesses from audits or federal probes tied to past filings violates the Constitution’s ban on non-salary compensation, a finding that could save Trump roughly $100 million and raises questions about DOJ’s handling of the tax-leak case.

via Bloomberg.com|

#constitution #doj #immunity