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This would allow officials and key allies that Putin has designated to remain in office indefinitely, rather than being forced to retire, reports the German agency DPA, cited by Agerpres.
Many of Putin’s staff, whom he has known since the beginning of his political career in St. Petersburg, now hold important positions, but are approaching retirement age.
By removing the legal retirement age, the bill released Friday will make it easier for them to keep their jobs. Putin said that the law is necessary, as these officials have a lot of experience.
Until now, the law allowed public servants to work up to the age of 65, with the possibility of extending the activity to age 70.
The state Duma, which is controlled by the Kremlin and has many high-ranking lawmakers, is expected to pass the law.
As president, Vladimir Putin (68) has no retirement age, but the law would allow him to retain his most loyal advisers.
Last year, Putin initiated a constitutional amendment that would allow him to remain in office until 2036, if he wins the presidential elections in 2024 and 2030.
He also signed a law that guarantees him immunity from prosecution until the end of his life.
Critics have long complained about the growing rigidity of Russia’s political system and the lack of prospects for a change in leadership or acceptance of younger generations in the state apparatus, reports the DPA.
