Greece - 2012
Migrants have the right to stand for elections at local/national level?
- Code:
- RED97
- Key Area:
- Political & Civic Participation
- Strand(s):
- Equality
| Short Answer |
Yes; only at the local level. |
| Qualitative Info |
Only for municipal and local counselors, not for mayors or presidents of local councils (Law 3838/2010, Art. 17) |
| Data | Very few, e.g. in Athens municipality less than 10 |
| Groups affected/interested | Migrants, Refugees |
| Type (R/D) | |
| Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Political participation |
| External Url | http://www.protagon.gr/?i=protagon.el.article&id=3927 |
| Situation(s) |
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| Library |
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| Short Answer |
Yes; only at the local level.
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 |
Only for municipal and local counselors, not for mayors or presidents of local councils (Law 3838/2010, 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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| Data | Very few, e.g. in Athens municipality less than 10 |
| Groups affected/interested | Migrants, Refugees |
| Type (R/D) | |
| Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Political participation |
| External Url | http://www.protagon.gr/?i=protagon.el.article&id=3927 |
| Situation(s) |
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| Library |
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