Upon resignation, the document exempts the retired president and his family members from punishment for any crimes committed during his rule, lifetime protection and the right to use state real estate, communications, medical care and insurance.
After resigning from the presidency, according to the document, Lukashenka will be able to become a delegate to the people’s assembly and a senator for life. Regardless of the sources of income, the amendments prescribe to pay him a lifetime monthly allowance equal to the presidential salary. The document also gives the former president a land plot and the right to use official lounges at airports.
The amendments were adopted by the country’s parliament in December. In addition to guarantees to the president, who resigned, they change the requirements for candidates for the head of state: now the president of Belarus can officially become a citizen by birth not younger than 40 years old, who has lived in the country for at least 20 years before the election and does not have a residence permit or citizenship of another country.
Also, according to the new amendments, the president of Belarus is a delegate of the National Assembly, his powers are adjusted: he submits to the National Assembly candidates for the leadership of the CEC, Constitutional and Supreme Courts, as well as proposals for sending the Belarusian military abroad to participate in peacekeeping operations of the CSTO.
