A decision to alter or remove presidential term limits should be subject to thorough public scrutiny, as it has a significant impact on the political system, a country’s stability and on confidence in the electoral process. In the long term, a reform of these provisions may affect democratic quality or even democratic endurance. A broad consensus, as well as respect for constitutional and legal procedures, is crucial to maintain strong democracy and confidence in institutions and electoral processes. As the United Nations Secretary General has pointed out, “under certain circumstances, the removal of or a change in the term limits can undermine the confidence necessary for the political system to function well. The potential for amendments to a legal framework to undermine confidence is greater when they are introduced without following the prescribed process, if they are undertaken shortly before an election or if the process is not based on broad national consensus.”