Poland - 2012
Migrants' political rights - right to vote to national/local elections
- Code:
- RED95
- Key Area:
- Political & Civic Participation
- Strand(s):
- Equality
| Short Answer |
Limited to Polish citizens and the EU member states' citizens. |
| Qualitative Info |
Only Polish citizens and the citizens of the European Union member states who permanently reside in Poland have the right to vote in national/local elections. However the EU citizens are entitled to vote just to the European Parliament and in local elections. The third country nationals are not entitled to vote in any elections. They have the right to assembly and associate in social organisations, trade unions and employers organisations, set up and join foundations or to join political parties. |
| Groups affected/interested | Migrants, Roma & Travelers |
| Type (R/D) | |
| Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Political participation |
| External Url | http://isap.sejm.gov.pl/DetailsServlet?id=WDU20110210112; |
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