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12.11.2008, 08:51
Russia's president Dmitry Medvedev has introduced a bill to the lower house of Russia’s parliament, the State Duma, to increase presidential and parliamentary terms. The proposal was made last week during Medvedev's State Of The Nation Address.
14.11.2008, 06:16
President Dmitry Medvedev's proposed constitutional amendment to extend the presidential term faces little opposition in Parliament. However, one drafter of the constitution says the reform focuses on the wrong parts of government.
19.11.2008, 07:13
The Russian parliament is to discuss again amending the constitution in order to extend the terms of office for both president and parliament. It is the second reading in parliament of the proposal presented by President Medvedev.
20.11.2008, 00:40
The Russian parliament has agreed to amend the constitution and extend the terms of office for both the Russian presidency and parliament. It was the second reading of the proposal presented by President Medvedev earlier this month.
20.11.2008, 18:29
Russia’s Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has addressed the congress of Russia’s ruling political party United Russia as its leader. In his speech he talked about Russia’s current and future policies, including the so-called ‘Strategy-2020’ programme, in lig
26.11.2008, 09:24
Russia's Upper House has voted to accept constitutional amendments extending the presidential term from four to six years and the lower house from four to five years. The changes were backed by 144 votes to one, with 126 votes needed to secure the amendme
13.12.2008, 04:11
Russia is celebrating the fifteenth anniversary of the country's constitution. Following a bitter stand-off between President Boris Yeltsin and parliament it was approved by the people in a referendum on December 12, 1993, becoming the foundation stone of
Published: 21 November, 2008, 18:34
Russia's lower house of parliament – the State Duma – has passed in its third reading the constitutional amendments extending the term of office for the presidency from four to six years, drawing the law a step closer.
