Russian president, due to step down in 2024, suggests two-term total limit in future
Vladimir Putin has proposed changes to Russia‘s constitution that would limit the power of a potential successor if he steps down in 2024, and indicate that he may occupy a beefed-up role as Russia‘s prime minister or in the government’s State Council instead.
In a televised speech before senior officials, Putin suggested amending Russia’s constitution to limit a future president to two terms in office (he has served four), tightening residency requirements for presidential candidates, and to let parliament choose candidates for prime minister and the cabinet, effectively weakening the presidency.
Source: Putin calls for constitution changes that would weaken successor
Category: Russia, Vladimir Putin, Europe, World news
