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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 19h
💌 Missed our last constitution building newsletter? ✍️ Expert analyses on #Guyana, #Mauritius and #Mexico 🌍 20+ constitutional news from around the world 📚 Key resources & upcoming events 🔗 Read now: buff.ly/bS80Mfg 👉 Subscribe: bit.ly/3IguwEy
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
🌍 What’s shaping constitutional change around the world? Our new Annual Review of Constitution Building explores reform, political transitions, and Gen Z mobilisation in #Bangladesh, #Ghana, #Palestine, #Syria, #Nepal and #Madagascar. 📖 Read now: buff.ly/QOo927R
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
🧵🗞️ 5 global constitutional news you may have missed this week from ConstitutionNet:
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
📢 New piece! #Ghana’s constitutional reform process has entered a new phase. What does the government’s Position Paper mean for the country’s proposed reforms, and what questions remain over the process? Read our latest analysis on the path ahead: buff.ly/Hznazzw
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
🗞️ In our September constitution building newsletter: ✍️ Expert analyses on #Guyana, #Mauritius and #Mexico 🌍 20+ constitutional news from around the world 📚 Key resources & upcoming events 🔗 Read now: buff.ly/bS80Mfg 👉 Subscribe: bit.ly/3IguwEy
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
How can constitutions be more inclusive? Our primers explore how they can reflect plural identities, interests, and priorities: 🧩Religion–State Relations: buff.ly/vEL5plP 🧩Official Language Designation: buff.ly/hHDQz01 🧩Federalism: buff.ly/ggfoCYb
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🌍 What happened in constitution building around the world in 2025? Our Annual Review of Constitution Building brings together key developments from across the year, highlighting important trends, challenges and lessons for constitution-making and reform around the world. Read now: buff.ly/n5X1vkF
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
🧵🗞️ 5 global constitutional news you may have missed this week from ConstitutionNet:
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
✍️ Have you read our last piece? #Guyana’s constitutional reform process is finally moving forward, but important questions remain about the Commission’s composition, the reform process, and the path ahead: buff.ly/dh102kS
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
How do constitutional systems balance power, and who keeps it in check? Explore our primers on: 🕵️Fourth-Branch Institutions: buff.ly/aMHiKGc 🏛️Government Formation and Removal: buff.ly/Ik3F0aD 👑Constitutional Monarchs: buff.ly/95p5e4T
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
🎧 A new way to engage with ConstitutionNet You can now listen to our Voices from the Field articles. Whether you’re commuting, taking a break, or simply prefer listening, our new audio feature makes it easier to stay connected to constitutional developments. Just press play: buff.ly/5c2WKQz
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
🧵🗞️ 5 global constitutional news you may have missed this week from ConstitutionNet:
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
In Chapter 6 of our Annual Review of Constitution-Building, Eva Montero Ibarra explores how digital speech regulation in #Pakistan and #SriLanka is reshaping freedom of expression and transforming constitutional rights without formal constitutional amendment: buff.ly/sqUxfm7
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
In Chapter 5 of our Annual Review, Alexandra Oancea examines how constitutional reforms in #Chad, #Djibouti, #Guinea, #ElSalvador, and #Nicaragua have been used to extend presidential tenure, restrict political competition, and weaken checks on executive power: buff.ly/sqUxfm7
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Do territorial claims shape constitution-making during moments of political change? 🌍 Our paper explores how territorial demands influence constitution-making processes and constitutional design during transitions and as part of complex negotiations: buff.ly/RiauAVL
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
✍️ New piece: Constitutional reform is back on the agenda in #Guyana But important questions remain about the Reform Commission’s composition, the reforms under consideration, and whether there is enough time to build the consensus needed for meaningful change: buff.ly/K4jbBvV
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
In Chapter 4 of our Annual Review of Constitution-Building, Alexander Hudson examines reform deadlocks in #Fiji and #TheGambia, showing how highly entrenched constitutional amendment procedures can prevent constitutional renewal even where broad reform demands exist: buff.ly/sqUxfm7
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
When and how rights can be limited? Dive into our primers on: ⚖️ Limitation clauses – when rights can be lawfully restricted: buff.ly/nLXZEGM 🚨 Emergency powers – what governments can do in times of crisis: buff.ly/lF4kl4J
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
💡Have you read our latest analysis? #Mauritius has opened the door to its most wide-ranging constitutional review in decades. With a broad mandate, the Constitutional Review Commission has a unique opportunity to shape the country's constitutional future. 🔗 Read now: buff.ly/O321LBn
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
In Chapter 3 of our Annual Review, Sharon Pia Hickey explores how Gen Z protest movements in #Nepal and #Madagascar challenged existing political systems and examines the ways in which demands for accountability, participation, and reform interact with constitutional institutions: buff.ly/sqUxfm7
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
In Chapter 2 of our Annual Review of Constitution-Building, Kimana Zulueta-Fülscher examines ongoing transitions in #Bangladesh and #Syria, highlighting how difficult it can be to transform political rupture into sustainable democratic governance and meaningful constitutional reform: buff.ly/sqUxfm7
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
In Chapter 1 of our Annual Review, Adem Kassie Abebe draws on interviews with reform leaders in #Bangladesh, #Ghana, and #Palestine. He explores how reformers navigate political realities, public participation, and competing demands while pursuing constitutional change: buff.ly/sqUxfm7
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
📢 New piece: Who holds the real veto power in Mexico's constitutional politics today? An examination of six constitutional reforms debated in 2026 reveals how bargaining has shifted from the opposition to MORENA's coalition partners and internal factions: buff.ly/7UH8jCJ
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
📢 Out now: Annual Review of Constitution-Building 2025 From political transitions and democratic backsliding to youth mobilization and constitutional resilience, the Review tracks key developments worldwide. Read more: buff.ly/sqUxfm7 #ConstitutionBuilding #Democracy
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
📜🖋️Thinking about writing a constitution? Start with the basics! Explore our primers to understand what a constitution is: buff.ly/PX3AJoe & how it can be amended: buff.ly/xsYewEc
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
📢 #Mauritius has launched its most significant constitutional review in decades, with proposals ranging from expanding rights protections to reforming democratic institutions. Will constitutional reform become a shared national project or another report on a shelf? Read now: buff.ly/O321LBn
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
💌 Missed our last constitution building newsletter? ✍️ Expert analyses on #GuineaBissau and #Nepal 🌍 20+ constitutional news from around the world 📚 Key resources & events 🔗 Read now: bit.ly/3UN0ZIR 👉 Subscribe: bit.ly/3IguwEy
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
📢 New piece! Mexico's constitutional politics have entered a new phase. Examining six reforms debated in 2026, Camilo Saavedra Herrera argues that the opposition's veto has been replaced by bargaining within the governing coalition itself: bit.ly/4coJ0P3 #Mexico #Politics #Reform
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
A strong democracy needs more than elections, it also needs a professional, impartial and effective public service. Our Primer explores how constitutional design can help protect merit-based public administration, strengthen good governance and safeguard the rule of law: buff.ly/fWt9WaD
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
💡How can countries restore constitutional order after military coups? Our report examines the constitutional texts adopted in Burkina Faso, Chad and Mali following recent coups, highlighting key trends, challenges and implications for democratic transitions: buff.ly/wHRhwIm
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
🗞️ In our August constitution building newsletter: ✍️ Expert analyses on #GuineaBissau and #Nepal 🌍 20+ constitutional news from around the world 📚 Key resources & upcoming events 🔗 Read now: bit.ly/3UN0ZIR 👉 Subscribe: bit.ly/3IguwEy
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
A constitution is only as strong as the institutions that defend it. Our report explores how courts, lawyers and bar associations in Bangladesh, Ghana and Syria are navigating political pressure, rebuilding public trust, and shaping democratic futures: buff.ly/tmNGsob
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
🌍 What should Syria's new constitution truly deliver? Our brief explores the country's evolving context, the pathways and actors shaping constitutional reform, and the implications of governance and security shifts, assessing risks and opportunities for its state-building process: buff.ly/k8Ga3mT
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Nepal’s constitutional reform process is facing growing questions over its scope, inclusiveness and political legitimacy. Our piece examines the Constitution Amendment Task Force, the competing visions for reform, and the challenges of building consensus: buff.ly/Y10YghR
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
🗳️ Guinea-Bissau’s constitutional referendum is set for next week. On 30 August, voters will decide on reforms that could reshape the balance of power between the presidency and Parliament. But with the process contested, the vote is also a test of constitutional legitimacy: buff.ly/HLQMflh
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Designing your Parliament? 🏛️ Our primers have you covered. Learn about bicameralism, when—and how—parliaments can be dissolved, legislative minority protections, and opposition rights: constitutionnet.org/primers
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
🪧 Nepal’s Gen-Z protests have brought constitutional reform back to the centre of political debate. Our new piece examines Nepal’s Constitution Amendment Task Force and the competing visions for the country’s constitutional future: buff.ly/ZlNbJYF
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
🗣️How do citizens shape decision-making beyond voting every few years? Explore our primers on Direct Democracy: constitutionnet.org/vl/item/dire... & Local Democracy: constitutionnet.org/vl/item/loca...
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
📫️ Missed our last newsletter? ✍️ Mid-year #retrospective & expert analyses on #SouthSudan and #Hungary 🌍 15+ constitutional news from around the world 📚 New policy brief on Sahelian transitions 🔗 Read more: mailchi.mp/dfe8691f6205... 👉 Subscribe: bit.ly/3IguwEy
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
💭 Can a government undo democratic backsliding without compromising constitutional principles? Hungary's 17th amendment aims to clear the way for democratic renewal, but its rushed adoption and controversial provisions raise questions about the path to rule of law restoration: buff.ly/QKYyZBD
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Ever wondered what it takes to build a strong and independent judiciary? ⚖️ Our primers break it down for you. Learn about judicial appointments, tenure and removal, immunity, and accountability:
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
🗞️ In our July constitution building newsletter: ✍️ Mid-year #retrospective & expert analyses on #SouthSudan and #Hungary 🌍 15+ constitutional news from around the world 📚 New policy brief on Sahelian transitions 🔗 Read more: buff.ly/0VDCNT6 👉 Subscribe: bit.ly/3IguwEy
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
🔎 Hungary has adopted the 17th Amendment as part of its effort to dismantle the constitutional legacy of the Orbán era. But do these transitional reforms strike the right balance between restoring the rule of law and respecting constitutional legitimacy? Read our new analysis: buff.ly/XOI4BD0
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
💭 Have you read our new piece? South Sudan's planned December 2026 elections could mark a milestone. Yet the constitutional amendments enabling them have sparked debate over procedure, implementation of the peace agreement, and electoral legitimacy: buff.ly/AQtmwjw #SouthSudan #Reform #Transition
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
🧵🗞️ 5 global constitutional news you may have missed this week from ConstitutionNet:
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ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Want to understand the role of presidents? Discover our primers on: 🗳️President election & removal: buff.ly/A5F1sfd ❌Their veto powers: buff.ly/PO1ym1k 🏛️Their legislative powers: buff.ly/gOuuHlS 🎖️Non-executive presidents: buff.ly/qS2HmxQ
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