The reforms and the PDPA's affinity to the Soviet Union were met with heavy resistance among the population, especially as the government attempted to enforce its Marxist policies by arresting or simply executing those who resisted.

Regarding institutional reforms, the party was a long-time supporter of presidentialism and a plurality voting system, and came to support also federalism and to fully accept the alliance with Lega Nord, although the relations with that party were tense at times, especially about issues regarding national unity.

However, in December thousands of people demonstrated in several parts of the city, especially the city center near la fontaine, desiring more significant political reforms.

Since military upkeep took the largest portion of the imperial budget, any reforms here would be especially costly.

The reforms and policies have strengthened macroeconomic annual growth results which averaged 5 % annually but the government largely failed to equitably share the wealth and the benefits of growth have failed to trickle down to improve economic conditions for the broader population, especially with the growing problem of unemployment and underemployment among youth under the age of 30 years.

In addition, the presence of US banks, manufacturers, and service providers expanded, especially after the industrial and financial sector reforms of the 1980s.

John's reforms were less popular with the barons themselves, especially as they remained subject to arbitrary and frequently vindictive royal justice.

Leo's most striking legislative reforms dealt with religious matters, especially iconoclasm (" Icon-breaking ," therefore an iconoclast is an " Icon-breaker ").

Relations with foreign powers, especially with the West, have also been strengthened as Morocco has liberalized its economy and implemented major economic reforms.

One of the most common reasons for holding this belief is the idea that the reforms of the Second Vatican Council and especially the replacement of the Tridentine Mass with the Mass of Paul VI are heretical, and that those responsible for initiating and maintaining these changes are heretics and not true popes.

He was one of the most prominent and active supporters of the Gregorian reforms, especially as legate in Germany in 1084 and was among the few whom Gregory VII nominated as possible successors to be pope.

Historically, based on the Western-inspired reforms of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, such policies have placed heavy emphasis on Turkey's relationship with the Western world, especially in relation to the United States, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the European Union.

The Whig Party recovered its strength and unity by supporting moral reforms, especially the reform of the electoral system, the abolition of slavery and emancipation of the Catholics.

It involves a great departure from the methods of political action established in this country, where reforms, and especially financial reforms, have always been considerate and even tender ... I do not yet see the ground on which it can be justly held that any one description of property should be more heavily burdened than others, unless moral and social grounds can be shown first: but in this case the reasons drawn from those sources seem rather to verge in the opposite direction, for real property has more of presumptive connection with the discharge of duty that that which is ranked as personal ... the aspect of the measure is not satisfactory to a man of my traditions ( and these traditions lie near the roots of my being )... For the sudden introduction of such change there is I think no precedent in the history of this country.

New Zealand gained international attention for its reforms, especially how the state regulated labour relations.

Whigs restored their unity by supporting moral reforms, especially the abolition of slavery and emancipation of the Catholics.

Many backfired on him, and were opposed by the aristocracy who had much to lose from these " Enlightenment " era reforms, especially the fear of a weakened or toppled political and economic elite.

These reforms gained him enemies in the upper classes, especially among the high nobility, who despised him as a social upstart.

Public fears about the negative effects of market reforms gave conservatives ( including Li Peng ) the opening to call for greater centralization of economic controls and stricter prohibitions against Western influences, especially opposing further expansion of Zhao's more free enterprise-oriented approach.

An early form of partial jus soli dates from the Cleisthenes ' reforms, and developed further in the Roman world where citizenship was extended to all free inhabitants of the Empire, especially with the Constitutio Antoniniana ( Edict of Caracalla ).

The basic premise of Crisis in the Question of Population is to find what social reforms are needed to allow for individual liberty ( especially for women ) while also promoting child-bearing, and encouraging Swedes to have children.

Parallel legislative reforms have locked into place market-oriented policies, especially in the hydrocarbon and telecommunication sectors, that have encouraged private investment.

He was especially popular in the Kingdom of Sardinia because of his respect for the new constitution and his liberal reforms.

The reforms made some inroads in decentralization, but Gorbachev and his team left intact most of the fundamental elements of the Stalinist system, including price controls, inconvertibility of the ruble, exclusion of private property ownership, and the government monopoly over most means of production.

The April 1990 conference approved sweeping political reforms, including creation of a national Senate, decentralization of the budgetary process, freedom of assembly and press, and cancellation of the exit visa requirement.

The April conference approved sweeping political reforms, including creation of a national senate, decentralization of the budgetary process, freedom of assembly and press, and cancellation of the exit visa requirement.

Ratsiraka was then voted back into power on a platform of decentralization and economic reforms for a second term which lasted from 1996 to 2001.

These reforms were part of a trend away from the official policies of assimilation and direct rule in favor of administrative decentralization and internal autonomy.

The Prague Spring reforms were an attempt by Dubček to grant additional rights to the citizens in an act of partial decentralization of the economy and democratization.

The UP sought political reforms ( known as Apertura Democratica ) such as constitutional reform, more democratic local elections, political decentralization, and ending the domination of Colombian politics by the Liberal and Conservative parties.

Jigme Dorji Wangchuck's reforms, however, although lessening the authority of the absolute monarchy, also curbed the traditional decentralization of political authority among regional leaders and strengthened the role of the central government in economic and social programs.

Political decentralization often requires constitutional or statutory reforms, creation of local political units, and the encouragement of effective public interest groups.

Decentralization in the absence of reforms is also referred to as “ silent decentralization .” Consequently, it distinguishes itself mainly by its potential

In recent years, to fight the loss of regional diversity, many in France have promoted forms of multiculturalism and encouraged cultural enclaves ( communautarisme ), including reforms on the preservation of regional languages and the decentralization of certain government functions, but French multiculturalism has had a harder time of accepting, or of integrating into the collective identity, the large non-Christian and immigrant communities and groups that have come to France since the 1960s.

A limited, indirect form of local initiative was added to the French Constitution ( article 72-1, référendum d ' initiative locale ) on 28 March 2003 as part of decentralization reforms.

The political and economic reforms that General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev had initiated in 1985 saw a marked decentralization of Soviet authority.

He believes that the imperialism of the Spanish home country and its dependence upon the colonies contributed for the need of the colonies ’ “ decentralization .” He states that the revolt was started, not with the goal of an independence movement, political freedom and self-government, but only with the hope of reversing the reforms.

The UP sought political reforms ( known as Apertura Democratica ) such as constitutional reform, more democratic local elections, political decentralization, and ending the domination of Colombian politics by the Liberal and Conservative parties.

In 1956, he endorsed the " de-Stalinization " inaugurated by Nikita Khrushchev at the Twentieth Congress of the Soviet Communist Party, as well as the reforms conceived by Soviet economist Evsei Liberman, suggesting a decentralization of decisions made within the planning leadership.

" Österreichische Kanzleisprache " is now used less and less, thanks to various administrative reforms which have led to there being fewer of the classic civil servants, the Beamter.

Since the administrative reforms in Bavaria in the 1970s, the town also encompasses the following Ortsteile:

In 1963 a new Act of Parliament introduced administrative reforms.

Aluma is remembered for his military skills, administrative reforms, and Islamic piety.

The administrative reforms and military brilliance of Aluma sustained the empire until the mid-17th century, when its power began to fade.

Diocletian's reforms in the region, combined with those of Septimus Severus, brought Egyptian administrative practices much closer to Roman standards.

Most importantly, Diocletian's tax system and administrative reforms lasted, with some modifications, until the advent of the Muslims in the 630s.

This arrangement has come about because as the area of London grew and absorbed neighbouring settlements, a series of administrative reforms did not amalgamate the City of London with the metropolitan area, and its unique political structure was retained.

More administrative reforms were made by Philip IV, also called Philip the Fair ( reigned 1285 – 1314 ).

Osei Kwadwo ( 1777 – 1803 ) imposed administrative reforms that allowed the empire to be governed effectively and to continue its military expansion.

In the 8th century Taihō Code reforms, Dazaifu was established as a special administrative term for the region.

Aluma is remembered for his military skills, administrative reforms, and Islamic piety.

Aluma introduced a number of legal and administrative reforms based on his religious beliefs and Islamic law ( sharia ).

The administrative reforms and military brilliance of Aluma sustained the empire until the mid-17th century, when its power began to fade.

After the administrative reforms of 2011 / 2012, Luanda Sul is no longer a part of the municipality of Luanda, but of the municipality of Belas, which belongs to Luanda Province.

The name Masuria began to be used officially after new administrative reforms in the Kingdom after 1818.

After decades, the reforms strengthened Qin economically and militarily and transformed it into a highly centralized state with an efficient administrative system.

The original provinces of Qing China was based on the fifteen administrative units set up by the Ming Dynasty, though some minor reforms took place to become the eighteen provinces ( for example, Huguang was split into Hubei and Hunan provinces ).

The administrative and legal reforms which earned him the name Law Giver ensured the Empire's survival long after his death, an achievement which " took many generations of decadent heirs to undo ".

The Lee administration tackled these issues by actively issuing statements, timely reshuffling the cabinet, and implementing administrative and industrial reforms.

The political, administrative and economic reforms of the Habsburg rulers Maria Theresa of Austria and Joseph II improved the economic situation of the peasantry, and were well received by the emerging bourgeoisie, which was however still weak.

Despite the issuing of new currency and administrative reforms, Stephen might potentially have lived for many more years, whilst Henry's position on the continent was far from secure.

In its early period, the Roman province of Thrace was of this extent, but after the administrative reforms of the late 3rd century, Thracia's much reduced territory became the six small provinces which constituted the Diocese of Thrace.