Examining the legitimacy and legality of the ad hominem term-limit waiver for the incumbent President of the Russian Federation

Amendment No. 1 | Doc. 15827 | 11 October 2023

Signatories:

Mr Oleksii GONCHARENKO, Ukraine, EC/DA ; Ms Larysa BILOZIR, Ukraine, ALDE ; Mr Oleksandr MEREZHKO, Ukraine, EC/DA ; Ms Olena MOSHENETS, Ukraine, ALDE ; Mr Serhii SOBOLIEV, Ukraine, EPP/CD ; Mr Markus WIECHEL, Sweden, EC/DA ; Mr Emanuelis ZINGERIS, Lithuania, EPP/CD

Origin

2023 - Fourth part-session

In the draft resolution, after paragraph 1.3, insert the following paragraph:

"Civil society stands as a cornerstone of any democratic nation. When there is a lack of political opposition, it not only undermines the rule of law but also results in a less diverse and enduring democratic environment. This, in turn, causes reduced citizen engagement and fosters indifference to the nation's current affairs, making the population susceptible to state propaganda."

Explanatory note

Lack of political culture and opposition leads to civil society being passive and indifferent towards a country's interests.