Russian Constitutional Amendment Putin Leaves Road for Presidential Candidate After Retirement March 11 4:53
The Russian Parliament approved the majority of the presidential term restrictions contained in the proposed constitutional amendment with amendments to those that would not apply to incumbent presidents and others. Even after Putin resigned, he left the possibility of running for president.
The Russian Parliament is working on a proposed constitutional amendment proposed by Putin.
On 10th, one member of the Diet interpreted that Putin's previous term would not be taken into account if the constitution was amended over the provisions of the amendment that the presidential term should not exceed two. He suggested that incumbent presidents should not be prevented from running for president.
The House of Representatives will amend the amendment to incorporate this proposal, approve the majority in favor, and is likely to be considered in the Senate.
If the amendment is passed, it leaves the possibility of running for presidential election even after Putin steps down.
On the other hand, there is a view that Putin will take the lead of institutions such as the `` National Council '' after retirement and maintain power, but President Putin said in a speech on October 10 in the parliament. He said, "It leads to dual power. Russia needs a strong vertical chain of command of the President."
Putin, looking ahead to his term of office in four years, is likely to show various ideas and watch the public's response.