20 November 2024,   21:30
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It will be critical and strict - constitutionalists about conclusion of Venice Commission

Regarding constitutional amendments, the strict and critical conclusion of the Venice Commission is expected by the constitutionalists. According to experts, the main criticizm of European experts which the "Georgian Dream" does not share. was related to the decision to hold the 2020 elections with majoritarian system,

Non-governmental organizations have responded to the changes proposed by the Parliamentary Chairperson.to the opposition.

"The postponement of the change of the electoral system has brought us to a certain deadlock, so this proposal does not seem to answer this issue. The Venice Commission did not discuss this version and the other text was sent to the Venice Commission. The electoral system will be a very important key issue, including the Venice Commission`s conclusion, "-Mikheil Benidze said.

The civil sector believes that the constitutional process has entered the deadlock since the ruling party decided to maintain a majoritarian system by 2020. According to their assessment, the statement made by the government will not be considered as a real compromise.

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