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Boundary Delimitation
BD001
Delimitation of constituencies
Question: Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
The number of deputies, in accordance with Article 51, paragraph 3 of the Constitution, is set as follows:
Southern constituency: 23 deputies;
Eastern constituency: 7 deputies;
Central constituency: 21 deputies;
Northern constituency: 9 deputies."
Source:
Constitution, Art. 51(6); https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Luxembourg_2009
Electoral law, Art. 117: https://legislationline.org/sites/default/files/documents/68/Luxembourg_electoral%20code_2003_amended2016_FR.pdf
Verified:
2024/11/20
BD003
Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question: On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s):
d . Conformity with local jurisdiction boundaries
Comments:
Each municipality forms an electoral constituency. All the voters of the municipality participate together in the election of the members of the council.
Source:
Electoral law, Art. 197(1): https://legislationline.org/sites/default/files/documents/68/Luxembourg_electoral%20code_2003_amended2016_FR.pdf
Constitution, Art. 51(6): https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Luxembourg_2009
Verified:
2024/11/20
BD005
Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question: The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s):
a . Legislature (1st chamber)
Comments:
There is only one chamber in Luxembourg (Chamber of deputies)
Source:
Electoral law of 18 February 2003, Art. 132; https://legislationline.org/sites/default/files/documents/68/Luxembourg_electoral%20code_2003_amended2016_FR.pdf
Constitution, Art. 51(6): https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Luxembourg_2009
Verified:
2024/11/20
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