Introduction The Constitution of Uzbekistan was originally ratified in 1992, one year after the country became an independent state. Until now, almost all of the previous constitutional amendments related to governmental and parliamentary matters. However, as part of the comprehensive reform programme led by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, a new set of constitutional reforms has been […]
Turkmenistan reverts to unicameral system of parliament – Joint session of parliament on 21 January 2023 will lead to merger of both chambers
nCa Report In a move that will give complete makeover to the legislative base, Turkmenistan has decided to switch back to the unicameral system of parliament. However, it will be quite different from the past. As is known, a couple of years ago Turkmenistan adopted the bicameral system of parliament. The parliament currently in seat, […]
Turkmenistan ready for bicameral system of parliament – amendments to Constitution unveiled
nCa Report Turkmenistan is at the threshold of switching to the bicameral system of parliament. The draft law that will incorporate the necessary amendments/additions to the Constitution of Turkmenistan was unveiled in a meeting of the Constitutional Commission chaired by President Berdimuhamedov through the video link on Wednesday (19 August 2020). The elaborate process that […]
Reality Check: Opposition participation in presidential elections of Turkmenistan
nCa Report Ashgabat, 11 July 2011 (nCa) — President Berdymuhamedov of Turkmenistan announced on 8 July during a meeting of the cabinet of ministers that he would welcome the participation of the ‘opposition’ candidates in the forthcoming presidential elections, scheduled for early 2012. He also said that Turkmenistan will switch to two-party system. This is […]