Lukashenko signed comprehensive amendments to law on President of the Republic of Belarus

Head of State Aleksandr Lukashenko signed a law that envisages comprehensive amendments to the law On the President of the Republic of Belarus taking into account the updated Constitution and law enforcement practice (the last time changes were made in 2006), the Belarusian leader’s press service reports

According to the adopted amendments, the requirements for a presidential candidate have been clarified. A citizen of Belarus born in the republic, who is at least 40 years old, who has the right to vote, who has been permanently residing in Belarus for at least 20 years before the elections, who does not have (did not have) citizenship of a foreign state, a residence permit or other document of a foreign state giving the right to benefits and other advantages can be elected.

It is established that the President of Belarus heads the civil service system and is a delegate to the Belarusian People’s Congress.

The powers of the Head of State are specified. In particular, the President can submit proposals to the Belarusian People's Congress on the election of chairmen, their deputies and judges of the constitutional and supreme courts, the chairman and members of the Central Election Commission, as well as proposals on the possibility of sending military personnel outside Belarus to participate in ensuring collective security and activities to maintain international peace and security.

In addition, the status of the President of Belarus, who has terminated his powers, is determined.