On The Perils of Popular Presidential Elections

Examining the experience of direct presidential elections in countries with parliamentary systems, Mr. Bertoa made a number of important considerations, highlighting the possible risks direct presidential elections may impose, particularly on the development of the party system and stability of political environment.
FES strongly supports the development of the culture of parliamentarianism in Armenia .Therefore, we hope that, when drafting the forthcoming Amendments to the Constitution, decisions on these and other important matters will be made with consideration of the available scientific approaches.