Populism as a theoretical framework: modern aspect for political system

In: Studium Europy Środkowej i Wschodniej, S. 127-136

Abstract

The article deals with political and legal status of the institution of president in Ukraine. The author considered the evolution of presidential power. For this purpose, he accounted the period from the first (after the declaration of independence of Ukraine) president – Leonid Kravchuk – until the incumbent president – Petro Poroshenko. In order to achieve the objectives, the researcher pointed at the competence of the president of Ukraine, taking into account changes in the legislation, the potential political impact of a particular person who has power and is dependent on the political situation.