Publication at Faculty of Law |
2011
Abstract
Recent amendment of the Constitution of the Czech Republic has not only introduced a direct election of the President of the Republic, but also has broadened the reasons for which he could be impeached by the procedure of a constitutional action. Consequently, the constitutional position of the president has changed: the legitimacy and accountability of the office has increased considerably.
The article concludes that this change has an impact on the interpretation of presidential powers under the Constitution, especially on the margin of appreciation the President has. Since now, a wider interpretation of the power to appoint various offices and the power to represent the stat externally should be adopted.