New Constitution Revealed to the Public
Marks the End of the Interim Government, Solidifies Democratic Reforms
Governor-General Emin Burak after a speech at Franz-Haus
Kanal Alexander, Barmenia- Governor-General Emin Burak today revealed the final draft of a new national constitution, marking the beginning of the end of the interim government that has ruled the country for the past five years. "Today, we celebrate the beginning of a new era of open, responsible, stable and democratic government," Burak said at a speech on the steps of Franz-Haus, which houses the Government and serves as the royal palace. "I am certain that the people of the great Commonwealth of Barmenia can unite to move forward, can walk together to create a brighter future, and join to ensure that the dream of our Barmenian Renaissance shall never die."
The new constitution formally establishes the country as a constitutional monarchy headed by Alexander I of Hulstria, who shall be known as the Shah of Barmenia. It gives all executive power to the Governor-General, who is to be directly elected by the people, and ends the Chancellorship. The Bundestag is to be replaced by a new 700-member legislature to be called the Meclisi, and the judiciary is to be led a Royal Supreme Court. Also in the Constitution are provisions that ban racial and gender segregation and protects the freedoms of speech and religion.
The Governor-General also announced that the new Shah, as well as the Governor-General of Greater Hulstria, are to visit Barmenia in the coming months.