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How not to govern | 33 comments (33 topical, editorial, 0 hidden)

Is it time for a 6th Republic, yet?

tens of millions of people stand to see their lives ruined because the bureaucrats at the ECB don't understand introductory economics -- Dean Baker

by Migeru (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Mon Apr 3rd, 2006 at 06:50:44 AM EST
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I certainly agree with Montebourg in his advocacy of change. Whether it should be a revision of the 5th or a new Republic is another question. And exactly how constitutional changes would be framed, I'm not sure.

But, broadly, Parliament's powers need increasing relative to the presidency. The PM and major ministers should be deputies, not just presidential appointees.

by afew (afew(a in a circle)eurotrib_dot_com) on Mon Apr 3rd, 2006 at 07:06:19 AM EST
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What does the constitution of the 5eme say about constitutional reform [including a new constitution]?

tens of millions of people stand to see their lives ruined because the bureaucrats at the ECB don't understand introductory economics -- Dean Baker

by Migeru (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Mon Apr 3rd, 2006 at 07:22:21 AM EST
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Either referendum or ratification by the Congrès (National Assembly plus Senate meeting at Versailles, 3/5 majority required).

I think really major changes would require a referendum.

See Wikipédia (French).

by afew (afew(a in a circle)eurotrib_dot_com) on Mon Apr 3rd, 2006 at 07:38:44 AM EST
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