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– A little over a year ago, I said we should start a discussion on a new constitution in Poland. Poles are an absolutely mature society. Everyone in Poland has their own opinions on the most important political issues. It is therefore impossible to make a decision about them without asking the opinion of the Poles –
"I want to interest the Poles in democracy"
– This year marks a symbolic moment, the 100th anniversary of the reclaiming independence. The current constitution has been in effect for 20 years. I think it's time to do a deeper reflection on this. People should say something about it. The form of such a statement, in addition to elections, is a referendum. Hence our initiative to conduct a consultative referendum – said Andrzej Duda.
– Someone may say that the turnout is low in Poland. I regret that the interest in democracy in our country is so low. I believe, however, that we can stimulate them, including by holding a referendum – says Duda.
Referendum on Independence Day
– I would like the referendum to be held on November 10 and 11, in connection with Independence Day – says President
– I want to submit a referendum project to the Senate as soon as possible to give the National Electoral Commission as much time as possible to prepare a referendum. That is why I will present a proposal to the Senate today – Andrzej Duda announced.
A List of 10 Questions
The Speaker then presented a list of 10 questions for the referendum. The fundamental question is whether the Poles want to change the constitution at all. Another concern is strengthening the presidential system, single-mandate constituencies, the accession of Poland to the EU and NATO, or introducing a guarantee of protection into the constitution. such as the "500+" program
1. Are you in favor of
– the adoption of a new Constitution of the Republic of Poland
– the adoption of amendments to the current Constitution of the Republic of Poland of April 2, 1997? o
– leaving the Constitution of the Republic of Poland of 2 April 1997 unchanged
2. Do you support that the Constitution of the Republic of Poland provides for the obligation to hold a national referendum at the request of at least 1 000 000 citizens and that the result of such a referendum be binding if at least 30% of voters participate? YES – NO
3. Are you:
– the presidential system, strengthen the constitutional position and the competence chosen by the Nation of the President
– a cabinet system, to strengthen the constitutional position and the competence of the Council of Ministers and its President and the election of the President by the Narodowe Assembly?
– maintain the current model of executive power?
4. Are you in favor of the constitutional regulation of the election of deputies to the Sejm of the Republic of Poland:
– in single-member constituencies (majority system)
– in multi-sector constituencies (proportional system) [19659022] – combining the two methods (mixed system)
5. Do you stress the importance of Christian sources of the Polish state and the culture and identity of the Polish nation in the Constitution of the Republic of Poland? YES – NO
6. Are you in favor of the constitutional standardization of the accession of the Republic of Poland to the European Union and NATO, in accordance with the principles of State sovereignty and the rule of law? the supremacy of the Constitution of the Republic of Poland? YES – NO
7. Are you in favor of guaranteeing the protection of Polish agriculture and food security of Poland in the Constitution of the Republic of Poland? YES – NO
8. Do you support the constitutional protection of the family, maternity and paternity, the inviolability of family rights (such as the benefits of the 500+ program) and special rights for pregnant women, children, the disabled and the elderly? YES – NO
9. Are you under constitutional protection for special protection: work as a foundation of the social market economy and the right to a pension, acquired at a legal age (60 for women and 65 for men)? YES – NO
10. Are you in favor of regulating the division of local authorities into municipalities, poviats and voivodeships in the Constitution of the Republic of Poland? YES – NO
The nation is supposed to dictate to the lawyers a constitution
– Putting the problem in the hands of the Poles is a change in the current paradigm. The previous constitution was written by the elites of the law, then presented to the citizens for approval. Andrzej Duda added: "I want it to be the opposite – that people dictate to jurists what can be found in the constitution."
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