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4 May 2022
In Sri Lanka, opposition submits no-trust motion while government announces appointment of constitutional reform sub-committee
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3 May 2022
In Kazakhstan, president proposes referendum to approve upcoming constitutional amendments
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2 May 2022
In Tunisia, president announces formation of committee to write new constitution
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29 April 2022
In Mexico, president proposes electoral overhaul
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29 April 2022
UN sends invitations for eighth round of Syrian constitution talks
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29 April 2022
In Italy, constitutional court rules children should not automatically receive their father's surname
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28 April 2022
Burkina Faso and Guinea request more time to present transition plans after expiry of ECOWAS deadline
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28 April 2022
In Kazakhstan, constitutional council to consider president's amendment proposals
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27 April 2022
In Mali, junta announces two-year transition in defiance of ECOWAS deadlines
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26 April 2022
In Sri Lanka, cabinet approves proposal to introduce constitutional amendment limiting powers of president
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26 April 2022
In Peru, president proposes bill for referendum on a new constitution and allowing formation of constituent assembly
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25 April 2022
In Tunisia, president issues decree to amend electoral commission law
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22 April 2022
In Lithuania, parliament passes constitutional amendments allowing direct mayoral elections, lowering age of parliamentary candidature, and lifting ban on impeached people running for office
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22 April 2022
In Hungary, executive to propose constitutional amendment expanding definition for state of emergency
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22 April 2022
In Kazakhstan, approximately 30 constitutional amendments planned in 2022
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