Summary
A proposal to reform the European Parliament's electoral rules to enhance democratic legitimacy and transnational political awareness. 10 11.11.2015
Other
election
human rights
european union
political party
public administration
Key points
- Enhancing the visibility of European political parties by including their names and logos on ballot papers and in campaign materials.
- Establishing common deadlines for the creation of electoral lists and the nomination of lead candidates to ensure a fair campaign period.
- Introducing mandatory electoral thresholds between 3% and 5% for large constituencies to prevent political fragmentation.
- Harmonizing the end of polling so that elections in all Member States conclude by 21:00 CET on Sunday.
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