Official Submission of the Draft New Constitution to the Executive

The Steering Committee of the National Conference submitted the draft new Constitution to the Haitian government on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. The ceremony took place at the Villa d'Accueil, in the presence of the highest authorities of the transition. This document, which will be submitted to a referendum, is considered a major step forward in the process of refounding the Haitian state. After several months of consultation and work within the committee, a new step has been taken in the Haitian political transition. This Wednesday, members of the Presidential Transitional Council (CPT) and Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé officially received the draft new Constitution of the Republic of Haiti from Enex Jean-Charles, president of the Steering Committee of the National Conference. The submission of this foundational text represents, according to authorities, « a decisive step in the transition ». It is a strong gesture, bringing hope for a Haitian society facing a persistent governance crisis. « We are on the right track. Together, with wisdom and faith in our common destiny, we can put Haiti back on the path of stability, justice, and progress », declared Prime Minister Fils-Aimé on this occasion. Major institutional reforms envisioned According to pages consulted, this document foresees several profound changes in the organization of the State. The number of senators would be reduced to two per department, compared to three currently. The position of departmental delegate would be abolished, to be replaced by a governor at the head of each department. The draft also proposes reducing the number of deputies and ministers, as well as ending mayoral cartels. Each commune would now be led by only one mayor. The President of the Republic, for his part, would no longer depend on Parliament for the formation of his government. The Anti-Corruption Unit (ULCC) would become an independent institution, endowed with increased powers. Enex Jean-Charles also emphasized that the draft gives a central place to youth, women, and the diaspora, considered essential pillars in national reconstruction. The next step
But this milestone is just the beginning. The government is now calling for broad public consultation. It invites citizens to take ownership of the text, examine it, debate it publicly, and propose amendments. The objective is to achieve a Constitution that truly reflects the aspirations of the Haitian people and strengthens the country's democratic institutions. Looking ahead, a referendum will have to be organized to validate the document. This step will be crucial to provide the country with a renewed legal and institutional framework, capable of paving the way for credible elections and stable governance. The transition is therefore moving forward with measured but resolute steps. Through this submission, a collective will emerges: that of refounding the Nation on more solid, inclusive, and legitimate bases. Updates on the document will be provided after full deciphering. The editorial team