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Migrants' political rights - right to vote to national/local elections

Code:
RED95
Key Area:
Political & Civic Participation
Strand(s):
Equality
14/11/2011 - 14:54
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
Situation(s)
Library
24/02/2013 - 18:12
Short Answer

Yes, in local (municipal) elections.

 

However, the 5.2.2013 decision of Council of State declared unconstitutional the 2010 Citizenship Law (3838/2010) and a new law is expected to be voted on this matter.

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). 

 

However, the 5.2.2013 decision of Council of State declared unconstitutional the 2010 Citizenship Law (3838/2010) and a new law is expected to be voted on this matter.


 

Source:

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
Situation(s)
Library