Venice Commission Hungary
In its opinion, published today, the Venice Commission commends the adoption of a new Constitution, but regrets a number of shortcomings in the constitution-making process. Whilst cultural, religious, moral, socio-economic and financial policies would be better left to the ordinary political process, the Commission considers that more precise indications should be provided by the Constitution as regards guarantees for the main principles pertaining to key sectors, such as the judiciary, and to the protection of fundamental rights. The Commission hopes that the adoption of implementing legislation will be a more transparent process, involving all parties, and with adequate opportunities for a proper debate of the numerous major issues still to be regulated. (more...)