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Turkish parliament approves articles transferring vast powers to president
 [Hurriyet Daily News] ...the only place on the face of the earth that misses the Ottoman Empire.... ’s parliament has approved three more items from a controversial constitutional amendment draft in late-night voting sessions on Jan. 12 and early Jan. 13, reducing many of the legislature’s own powers in favor of strengthening the president. The politicians discussed items regarding the duties and authorities of the president, the prerequisites for being a presidential candidate and restrictions on parliament’s ability to exercise oversight, voting in favor of all three during the sessions. Article 6 on the supervisory authority of parliament was approved by politicians by a score of 343 to 137. The article will revise parliament’s duty and authority to obtain and control information. If the article ultimately becomes law, parliament will only be able to ask for information, hold general meetings to discuss a subject related to state actions and submit a written question for ministers to answer. According to the article, parliament will no longer be able to issue motions of no confidence. Posted by: Fred 2017-01-14 |
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