An ad hoc commission on constitutional reform set up by President Serzh Sarkisian on Monday stood by its view that Armenia must be transformed into a parliamentary republic with a largely ceremonial head of state.
The commission formally recommended a sharp reduction of presidential powers in a reform "concept" that was submitted to Sarkisian in October. It argued that the parliamentary form of governance involving a powerful prime minister would be more democratic and effective.
Sarkisian formally approved the 49-page document in March. Still, citing national security considerations, he voiced misgivings about the wisdom of the radical change envisaged by it.
Senior representatives of the ruling Republican Party of Armenia (HHK) said afterwards that a less radical constitutional reform envisaging a "semi-presidential" system might also be an option.
Armenian News
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