The Venice Commission finally recalls that constitutional amendment must be carried out in compliance with the relevant procedure as set out in the Constitution. As the Venice Commission has had the opportunity of stressing before in the context of the Kyrgyz Republic, “[p]rovisions outlining the power to amend the Constitution are not a legal technicality but they may heavily influence or determine fundamental political processes. In addition to guaranteeing constitutional and political stability, provisions on qualified procedures for amending the constitution aim at securing broad consensus; this strengthens the legitimacy of the constitution and, thereby, of the political system as a whole. It is of utmost importance that these amendments are introduced in a manner that is in strict accordance with the provisions contained in the Constitution itself. Equally important, a wide acceptance of these amendments needs to be ensured.” Article 114 of the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic sets out the procedure for amending the constitution and provides for a time-frame for the amendment.6 Such time-frame must be respected. The need to organise repeat elections may not justify disregarding the constitutional procedure.