1. Comparative analyses of Lithuanian, Russian and Spain constitutions on economics Made by Anna Turchaninova Nuria Mesa Munoz Ugn ė Chmeliauskait ė

2. Historical context Independent economic history started in 1989 Constitution established in 1992 October 25 by Referendum From Communist economic system to Western style market economy

3. Historical context Francisco Franco dictatorship (1939 – 1975) 1975 Spain became Constitutional Monarchy Biggest change – Sistema Autonomico

4. Historical context Soviet-era Constitution of 1978 of Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic Constitution established in 1993 December 12 by Referendum Constitution is based on democratic state-building

5. Main ideas: LithuaniaRussiaSpain Political system after establishment of constitution Semi - Presidential democracy Presidential democracy Constitutional Monarchy Economical ideas Western- market Economy (Agresively ) Market economy

6. Structure of the constitutions Russia – just one article directly related to economics Lithuania – no more membership with East (former Soviet Union) Spain – articles on economics with a lot of details

7. General ideas Freedom of goods and services Labour rights Public services The role of the government

8. Duties of the states: livelihood of citizens DutiesLithuaniaSpainRussia Old age pensions +++ Disability pensions +++ Medical aid and services +++ Assistance in unemployment +++ Assistance in Widowhood and loss of breadwinner +++ Security (defence) +++ Basic Education +++

9. Duties of the states: economic growth No monopolisation Concentrate on/Support main sector Economic balance between various parts of country State is owner of maritime zone, beaches, territorial waters, natural resources, parks, roads, forests...

10. Private property and state ability of confiscation Spain – confiscation of the property is possible if it is necessary for society Lithuania – confiscation of the property is possible if it is critical situation (war, epidemic, diseases, natural catastrophes) Russia – government publishes when it is critical situation, but there is nothing about taking private property in constitution (but sometimes it happens..)

11. EU and international constitution Lithuania is a member state of EU since 2004. The first impression of international constitution was positive Spain is a member of EU since 1986. The first impression of international constitution was negative

13. Economic planing and budget State budget and municipalities/regions‘ budgets are separated and have a different goals Government is responsible of making a budget plan The main income is from taxes (value added tax, excise duties, profit tax, property taxes..)

14. Main economic institutions Lithuania – Central Bank, financial ministry, national audit office Russia – Central Bank, financial ministry Spain – Central Bank (but European Bank is really important), financial ministry, account court, economical and social council