贝宁将总统任期延长为7年,以两届为限,在2026年投票之前成立参议院。 Benin extends presidential term to seven years with two-term limit, creating a Senate, ahead of 2026 vote.

贝宁立法者已经批准了一项宪法修正案,将总统任期从5年延长到7年,任期为2年,并设立了一个新的参议院。 Benin’s lawmakers have approved a constitutional amendment extending the presidential term from five to seven years, with a two-term limit, and establishing a new Senate. 这一变革通过90-19,在2026年总统选举之前生效。 The change, passed 90-19, takes effect ahead of the 2026 presidential election. 现任总统帕特里斯·塔隆(Patrice Talon)第二任任期将于2026年4月下台,财政部长罗穆拉德·瓦达尼预计将接替他。 Current President Patrice Talon, serving his second term, will step down in April 2026, with Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni expected to succeed him. 参议院由包括前领导人在内的至少25名成员组成,将与国民议会分享立法权力。 The Senate, composed of at least 25 members including former leaders, will share legislative powers with the National Assembly. 该改革旨在加强稳定,继2024年与总统关系密切的政变阴谋后进行。 The reform, aimed at enhancing stability, follows a 2024 coup plot involving close associates of the president.