Direct elections of mayors contradict the Constitution, but it is necessary to finish their term of office – KS Lithuania

photo: bns.lt Entered in Lithuania direct elections of mayors contradict six years ago the Constitution, declared on Monday the Constitutional court (KS). "It should be noted that in legal relations direct elections of mayors when they are chosen by the self-government public, are possible only after Constitution change" — declared court. This resolution KS will come into force on May 3, 2023, that is at the end of a term of office of the mayors elected now. "It means that mayors of self-managements, the elite in 2019 and on the subsequent elections can carry out the duties until the end of the term of the powers. However in 2023...