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Turkey referendum on constitutional reforms set for April 16

11 February 2017 11:34 (UTC +04:00)

Turkish President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄŸan approved constitutional amendments on Feb. 10 that will bring drastic changes to the country’s political system, including a shift to an executive presidential system from the current parliamentary system, clearing the way for a referendum to be held on April 16, APA reported citing Hurriyet Daily News.

The amendments were sent to the Prime Minister’s Office on Feb. 10 to be published in the Official Gazette ahead of the public vote.

The president’s approval came eight days after the parliament sent the amendments for his approval after passing it by more than the 330-vote threshold needed to send it to a referendum for final approval.