Greece - 2012
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 |
Situation(s) |
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Library |
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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:
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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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Library |
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