Amendments to Constitution aimed at reinforcing 'rule of law & welfare state' in Russia – Putin
The sweeping amendments proposed in the annual state-of-the-nation address don’t change the basics of Russia’s Constitution, but seek to turn Russia into a welfare state that embraces the rule of law, Vladimir Putin declared.
“The meaning of these amendments is to ensure the further development of Russia as a welfare state [governed by] rule of law, increase efficiency of our country’s institutions,” Vladimir Putin told a task group set up to lay groundwork for prospective changes to Russia’s basic law.
Outlined in the annual state-of-the-nation address this Wednesday, the amendments are aimed at strengthening civil society, political parties and Russia’s regions, the President explained.
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“It seems to me that such a closer link between the parliament and the government is already in demand,” Putin stated.
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