Constitutional transformations in France at the beginning of the 21st century

Authors

  • Tatiana S. Maslovskaya Belarusian State University, 4 Niezaliezhnasci Avenue, Minsk 220030, Belarus

Keywords:

constitution, constitutional transformations, constitutional development, the Fifth Republic, France

Abstract

The article examines the experience of constitutional reforms in the France at the beginning of the 21st century. The constitutional reforms carried out in 2000, 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2008 are briefly analysed. Close attention is paid to the constitutional reforms proposed by the presidents of the country. The main vectors of the modern period of constitutional development of France are determined, as well as the most important directions of the proposed constitutional changes of the last ten years.

Author Biography

  • Tatiana S. Maslovskaya, Belarusian State University, 4 Niezaliezhnasci Avenue, Minsk 220030, Belarus

    PhD (law), docent; associate professor at the department of constitutional law, faculty of law

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Published

2024-05-03

Issue

No. 1 (2024): Journal of the Belarusian State University. Law

Section

Constitutional Law and Administrative Law

How to Cite

[1]
Maslovskaya, .T.S. 2024. Constitutional transformations in France at the beginning of the 21st century. Journal of the Belarusian State University. Law. 1 (May 2024), 27–38.