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Document 52021PC0733

Initiative summary:
EU citizens can vote and stand in municipal elections in their country of residence, thanks to EU rules. Those rules needs to be reviewed to better face the issue of double voting, to address challenges relate to Brexit and to align provisions with rules on the right to vote in the European elections. This update will help supporting support broad and inclusive participation of mobile EU citizens in municipal elections in Europe.
EuroVoc thesaurus:
droits fondamentaux; résidence; ressortissant de l'UE; État membre UE; administration locale; éligibilité; personne handicapée; Parlement européen; droit de vote; système électoral européen; élection locale
  • Documents:
    Ares(2021)1364278 (Inception impact assessment)Ares(2021)1364278 (Inception impact assessment)
    Leading service:
    Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers
    Planned adoption period:
    01/10/2021 - 31/12/2021
    Check the status of this initiative on the Better Regulation Portal
    • Consultation type:
      Stakeholder feedback
      Consultation duration (weeks):
      4
    • Consultation type:
      Public consultation
      Consultation duration (weeks):
      12
  • Documents:
    COM/2021/733 final (Proposal for a directive)
    Leading service:
    Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers
    • Consultation type:
      Stakeholder feedback
      Consultation duration (weeks):
      8