Resigning as Prime Minister, what is the future for Mr. Dmitry Medvedev?
(Baonghean.vn) - The Russian government resigned, Dmitry Medvedev left the position of Prime Minister. However, Mr. Medvedev still retained at least one most important position - leader of the "United Russia" Party.
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| Former Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev. Photo: Ria Novosti |
Delivering his 2020 Federal Address to the State Council, Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized his desire to increase the power of the National Assembly, especially the Prime Minister, in running the country. He also wants to strengthen the role of the State Council.
Along with the role of the Parliament, the power and influence of political parties will also increase. According to observers, this will first of all have a positive impact on the position of the "ruling party" - the Party "United Russia".
It is worth mentioning that the Russian State Duma elections will take place in 2021, and this event is considered one of the "hottest" political processes in Russia in recent years. Compared to the "unprecedented" changes that President Putin has just announced, now not only officials can participate in the country's political life, but representatives of many different parties and social classes can also participate.
Becoming the leader of the United Russia Party, Dmitry Medvedev has become the leader of one of the most powerful parties, and possesses a high potential to compete in the upcoming elections to the State Duma in September 2021.
Despite his resignation as prime minister, Mr Medvedev will not be sidelined. Instead, the former prime minister will be transferred to a "semi-ceremonial" role.
As President Putin told Mr Medvedev as he left the Kremlin, “not everything works, but it will never be all good.” Moreover, President Putin expressed hope that “everything will work out” for the transition of power in Russia, while the process is only now beginning.
