Referendum in October
Hasim Kilic, vice-president of the Constitutional Court, announced that the legal package would thus be presented to the people in a referendum.
Muammer Aydin, president of the Supreme Electoral Board, announced that the date of the referendum would be 21 October.
Changes foreseen
The new package foresees the following changes:
* The president, who up to now has only had one seven-year term in office, will serve five years. However, s/he can be reelected for a second term.
* The president, who has been elected by parliament, will be elected by referendum.
* General elections, which have up to now been announced by the government, will take place every four years.
* For parliamentary meetings, a third of the 550 MPs (184) will be enough. (TK/AG)
