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28 February 2022
In Belarus, election commission reports that referendum has passed
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23 February 2022
Venice Commission issues urgent interim opinion on upcoming referendum in Belarus
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21 January 2022
In Belarus, president sets February date for constitutional referendum
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28 December 2021
Belarus unveils proposed constitutional changes that may extend Lukashenko's rule
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14 December 2021
In Belarus, Lukashenka replaces veteran chief of election commission ahead of referendum
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22 September 2021
In Belarus, Lukashenko states readiness to hold referendum on constitution
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19 August 2021
In Belarus, constitutional commission will submit draft amendments to president before 1 September
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8 July 2021
In Belarus, eighth session of constitutional commission considers legal formalization of proposals
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26 March 2021
In Belarus, constitutional commission will begin work
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11 February 2021
Majority of citizens in Belarus believe current constitution meets society's needs
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28 December 2020
Belarus set to deliberate on constitutional reform
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31 August 2020
In Belarus, judiciary proposes limiting president's authority to appoint judges in new constitution
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18 August 2020
President of Belarus says new elections may be held following constitutional referendum
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4 August 2020
President of Belarus suggests holding referendum on constitutional amendments in the next five years
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29 June 2020
In Belarus, president aims for new constitution with more localized power within two years
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