Independent In-depth Paragraph by Paragraph Analysis of the Implications of the Annan Plan

Foundation Agreement

Article 2 The United Cyprus Republic, its federal government, and its constituent states

4. The Constitution of the United Cyprus Republic may be amended by separate majority of the voters of each constituent state in accordance with the specific provisions of the Constitution.

Comments

This method of amending the constitution is hugely expensive to implement, completely inadequate and unworkable and will make it impossible to effectively implement Article 2 Paragraph 1 b, so that Cyprus can function as a member of the European Union.

Amendments to the constitution should require only a qualified majority in both house of the Federal parliament. Article 2. 4 must therefore be amended as follows

Amendment Required

“4. The Constitution of the Republic of Cyprus may be amended by separate majority of the voters of each house of the federal parliament in accordance with the specific provisions of the Constitution which will incorporate simple mechanisms for speedy resolution of any deadlock that may arise.“

Clarification Required

Does Mr Annan want the solution to be viable and functional or not ?

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revised 30/01/04