Posted on 01/03/2006 12:17:19 AM PST by jb6
30 December 2005 -- Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko today suggested he might call for a referendum on constitutional changes that will reduce his powers starting next year.
The changes were agreed at the height of the "Orange Revolution" as part of a deal to win broad agreement on re-staging a rigged presidential election. Yushchenko won the rerun and took office in January.
But during a live television interview today, Yushchenko said the changes now threaten political stability and efficiency. He said the issue of a referendum will be on his agenda, but did not say when.
Under the changes due to go in effect on 1 January, the president is no longer free to nominate the prime minister and other key ministers.
Yushchenko has been increasingly critical of the new arrangements as parliament lacks a stable majority and he has had trouble pushing key reforms through the assembly.
Parliamentary elections are set for March.
(Reuters)
Yushchi tries to by-pass parliment. What's new with the Soros team?
But! I thought Yushchenko was bringing democracy to Ukraine! (/sarc).
All of those who have a problem with Putin's actions to ensure stability in the government had better have a good excuse why their man Yushcheno is worried about stability should his powers be lessened, or they'd better be ready to dine on hypocrite crow.
Note those who are absent on this thread and yes I pinged them too. :0)
Looks like shenko's getting desperate.
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