Greece - 2011
Migrants' political rights - right to vote to national/local elections
- Code:
- RED95
- Key Area:
- Political & Civic Participation
- Strand(s):
- Equality
| Short Answer |
Yes, in local (municipal) elections. |
| Qualitative Info |
The Law 3838/2010 (Chapter B', Art. 14) provided the right to vote in municipal elections to long-term migrants and political refugees. They can be candidates for municipal councils, but not for mayors or presidents of municipal or local councils (Art. 17). |
| Groups affected/interested | Migrants, Refugees |
| Type (R/D) | |
| Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Political participation |
| External Url | http://www.ypes.gr/UserFiles/24e0c302-6021-4a6b-b7e4-8259e281e5f3/N_3838_1.pdf |
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