Info
Boundary Delimitation
BD001
Delimitation of constituencies
Question: Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer:
b . No, existing regional/provincial/other boundaries are used
Comments: a) Constituencies are delimited for elections to the National Assembly (Chamber 1);
b) Existing boundaries are used for elections to the Senate (Chamber 2)
Source: https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichCode.do?dateTexte=20200617&cidTexte=LEGITEXT000006070239&fastReqId=1519448241&fastPos=1&oldAction=rechCodeArticle
Verified: 2020/06/17
BD003
Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question: On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s):
a . "Equality" of population b . Respecting natural barriers d . Conformity with local jurisdiction boundaries g . Other
Comments: a) Boundaries are drawn according to demographic change, based on the results of the general census.
Source: Electoral code, Art. L125
https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichCode.do?dateTexte=20200617&cidTexte=LEGITEXT000006070239&fastReqId=1519448241&fastPos=1&oldAction=rechCodeArticle
Verified: 2020/06/17
BD005
Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question: The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s):
e . Electoral Management Body (EMB)
Comments: Art. 25
An independent commission, whose composition and rules of organization and operation shall be set down by statute, shall publicly express an opinion on the Government and Private Members' Bills defining the constituencies for the election of Members of the National Assembly, or modifying the distribution of the seats of Members of the National Assembly or of Senators.
Source: Constitution, Art. 25
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/France_2008?lang=en
Verified: 2020/06/17
Electoral Systems
ES001
Head of State
Question: How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s):
c . Directly elected in general elections (absolute majority with 2nd round if necessary)
Comments:
Source: Constitution, Art. 6, 7
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/France_2008?lang=en
Verified: 2020/06/20
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
e . Appointed
Comments: The President of the Republic shall appoint the Prime Minister. He shall terminate the appointment of the Prime Minister when the latter tenders the resignation of the Government.
Source: Constitution, Art. 8
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/France_2008?lang=en
Verified: 2020/06/20
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Art 5.
The President of the Republic shall ensure due respect for the Constitution. He shall ensure, by his arbitration, the proper functioning of the public authorities and the continuity of the State.
He shall be the guarantor of national independence, territorial integrity and due respect for Treaties.
Source: Constitution, Art. 5 - 19
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/France_2008?lang=en
Verified: 2020/06/20
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
b . Two chambers
Comments: The Parliament consists of the National Assembly and the Senate.
Source: Constitution, Art. 24
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/France_2008?lang=en
Verified: 2020/06/20
ES005
Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
d . Two-Round System
Comments: Art L123.
Deputies are elected by first-past-the-post system in two rounds.
Source: Electoral code, Art. L123
https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichCode.do;jsessionid=9B64B63FCBA694B62F4DC7D7DCC0F066.tplgfr23s_1?idSectionTA=LEGISCTA000006148464&cidTexte=LEGITEXT000006070239&dateTexte=20200617
Verified: 2020/06/20
Legislative Framework
LF001
Status of Electoral Law
Question: What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Part of Constitution b . Separate legislation
Comments:
Source: Constitution Art.20-32: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/France_2008?lang=en
Electoral Code: https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichCode.do;jsessionid=F68B3CF06BA941E48270531A7F396845.tplgfr23s_1?cidTexte=LEGITEXT000006070239&dateTexte=20200617
Verified: 2020/06/21
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections b . Regional elections c . Local elections d . Referendums e . Other
Comments: e) Elections for the European Parliament
Source: Electoral Code;https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichCode.do;jsessionid=F68B3CF06BA941E48270531A7F396845.tplgfr23s_1?cidTexte=LEGITEXT000006070239&dateTexte=20200617
Constitution; https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/France_2008?lang=en
Law No. 77-729 of 7 July 1977 on the election of representatives to the European Parliament;
General Local Authorities Code, Art. LO1112 - LO1112-7
Verified: 2020/06/21
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
a . Voting is voluntary
Comments: a) But for those entitled to vote for the Senate (Chamber 2), voting is compulsory (Electoral code, Art. L.318)
Source: Electoral Code, Art. L2, L318
https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichCode.do;jsessionid=F68B3CF06BA941E48270531A7F396845.tplgfr23s_1?cidTexte=LEGITEXT000006070239&dateTexte=20200617
Verified: 2020/06/21
LF007
Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question: What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
a . Judiciary c . Specially Appointed/Elected Electoral Tribunal
Comments: a) Administrative Courts of First Instance for regional and municipal elections;
b) The Supreme Administrative Court for European Parliament elections;
c) The Constitutional Court for legislative, presidential and Senate elections.
Source: a) Electoral Code, Art. L222, L248, L461; https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichCode.do;jsessionid=F68B3CF06BA941E48270531A7F396845.tplgfr23s_1?cidTexte=LEGITEXT000006070239&dateTexte=20200617
b) Law No. 77-729 of 7 July 1977 on the election of representatives to the European Parliament, Art. 25;
c) Electoral Code, Art. LO179; Decree 58-1067 of 7 November 1958 on the Constitutional Court, Art. 33; Constitution, Art. 58, 59
Verified: 2020/06/21
Electoral Management
EM002
Responsibility of national EMB
Question: Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s):
a . National level b . Regional level c . Local level d . Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
Comments: d) Elections to the European Parliament
Source: Official Website of the Ministry of Interior: http://www.interieur.gouv.fr (2017);
Official Website of the Constitutional Court: http://www.conseil-constitutionnel.fr/conseil-constitutionnel/francais/le-conseil-constitutionnel/presentation-generale/presentation-generale.206.html (2017);
Constitution, Art. 58, 60 https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/France_2008?lang=en
Verified: 2020/06/21
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature
Comments:
Source: Constitution, Art. 47 https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/France_2008?lang=en
Verified: 2020/06/21
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
e . Another organ within the national government
Comments: The Court of Auditors
Source: Constitution, Art. 47-2
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/France_2008?lang=en
Verified: 2020/06/21
EM006
Term of EMB members
Question: The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
Answer:
b . For a specified number of years
Comments: b) The members of the Constitutional Court are appointed for 9 years
Source: Official Website of the Ministry of Interior: http://www.interieur.gouv.fr/ (2017);
Constitution, Art. 56
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/France_2008?lang=en
Official Website of the Constitutional Court: http://www.conseil-constitutionnel.fr/conseil-constitutionnel/francais/le-conseil-constitutionnel/presentation-generale/presentation-generale.206.html (2017);
Verified: 2020/06/21
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
c . Mixed
Comments: c) Ministry of Interior and Constitutional Council
Source: Constitution, Art. 58, 60
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/France_2008?lang=en
Verified: 2020/06/21
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
a . 1 - 10 members (specify)
Comments: The Constitutional Court is composed of 9 members
Source: Official Website of the Constitutional Court: http://www.conseil-constitutionnel.fr/conseil-constitutionnel/francais/le-conseil-constitutionnel/presentation-generale/presentation-generale.206.html (2017);
Constitution, Art. 56
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/France_2008?lang=en
Verified: 2020/06/21
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
b . Expertise
Comments:
Source: Official Website of the Constitutional Court: http://www.conseil-constitutionnel.fr/conseil-constitutionnel/francais/le-conseil-constitutionnel/presentation-generale/presentation-generale.206.html (2017);
Constitution, Art. 56
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/France_2008?lang=en
Verified: 2020/06/21
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
a . Head of State e . Legislature
Comments: The members of the Constitutional Court are selected by the President as well as the President of the National Assembly and the President of the Senate.
Source: Official Website of the Constitutional Court: http://www.conseil-constitutionnel.fr/conseil-constitutionnel/francais/le-conseil-constitutionnel/presentation-generale/presentation-generale.206.html (2017);
Constitution, Art. 56
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/France_2008?lang=en
Verified: 2020/06/21
Voter Education
VE001
Information campaigns performed by
Question: Who conducts information campaigns for national elections (informing where, when and how to register and/or vote)?
Answer(s):
d . National Government f . Local Governments g . NGOs/ Civic Organizations h . Political parties/ candidates i . Media
Comments:
Source: Official Website of the Ministry of Interior: http://www.interieur.gouv.fr (2017);
Official Website of the Constitutional Court: http://www.conseil-constitutionnel.fr/conseil-constitutionnel/francais/le-conseil-constitutionnel/presentation-generale/presentation-generale.206.html (2017);
Official Website of the Government: http://www.interieur.gouv.fr/Elections/Les-resultats/Presidentielles/elecresult__PR2012/(path)/PR2012/FE.html (2017)
Electoral code, Chapter V: https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichCode.do;jsessionid=A7AFD3862BFA8D3850166A0BFFD22CD8.tplgfr23s_1?cidTexte=LEGITEXT000006070239&dateTexte=20200617
Verified: 2020/06/21
VE002
Frequency of voter education programs
Question: At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer:
a . Continuously
Comments:
Source: Official Website of the Ministry of Interior: http://www.interieur.gouv.fr (2017);
Official Website of the Constitutional Court: http://www.conseil-constitutionnel.fr/conseil-constitutionnel/francais/le-conseil-constitutionnel/presentation-generale/presentation-generale.206.html (2017);
Official Website of the Government: http://www.interieur.gouv.fr/Elections/Les-resultats/Presidentielles/elecresult__PR2012/(path)/PR2012/FE.html (2017)
Verified: 2020/06/21
VE003
National civic education
Question: Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s):
a . No
Comments:
Source: Official Website of the Ministry of Interior: http://www.interieur.gouv.fr (2017);
Official Website of the Constitutional Court: http://www.conseil-constitutionnel.fr/conseil-constitutionnel/francais/le-conseil-constitutionnel/presentation-generale/presentation-generale.206.html (2017);
Official Website of the Government: http://www.interieur.gouv.fr/Elections/Les-resultats/Presidentielles/elecresult__PR2012/(path)/PR2012/FE.html (2017)
Verified: 2020/06/21
Voter Registration
VR001
Voting age
Question: What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer:
c . 18
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code, Art. L2
https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichCode.do;jsessionid=D743CF8B04937AC5B31672959A9CEA59.tplgfr23s_1?idSectionTA=LEGISCTA000006148454&cidTexte=LEGITEXT000006070239&dateTexte=20200617
Verified: 2020/06/21
VR002
Other voting requirements
Question: Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Citizenship
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code, Art. L2
https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichCode.do;jsessionid=D743CF8B04937AC5B31672959A9CEA59.tplgfr23s_1?idSectionTA=LEGISCTA000006148454&cidTexte=LEGITEXT000006070239&dateTexte=20200617
Verified: 2020/06/21
VR004
Authority responsible for voter registration
Question: Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
Answer:
c . Local Government Authority
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code, Art. L11-1
https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichCode.do;jsessionid=D743CF8B04937AC5B31672959A9CEA59.tplgfr23s_1?idSectionTA=LEGISCTA000006164051&cidTexte=LEGITEXT000006070239&dateTexte=20200617
Verified: 2020/06/21
VR008
Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question: Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: a) Nonetheless, no sanctions are imposed to non-registered citizens
Source: Electoral Code, Art. L9
https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichCode.do;jsessionid=D743CF8B04937AC5B31672959A9CEA59.tplgfr23s_1?idSectionTA=LEGISCTA000006164051&cidTexte=LEGITEXT000006070239&dateTexte=20200617
Verified: 2020/06/21
Parties and Candidates
PC001
Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 1)
Question: What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
d . No registration required
Comments: Candidates are only required to announce their participation accompanied by their signatures, their full name, sex, date and place of birth, residence and occupation.
Source: Electoral Code, Art. L154
https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichCode.do;jsessionid=F68B3CF06BA941E48270531A7F396845.tplgfr23s_1?cidTexte=LEGITEXT000006070239&dateTexte=20200617
Verified: 2020/06/20
PC003
Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 1)
Question: What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
a . Age b . Citizenship j . Other
Comments: a) 18 years old
b) French citizenship
j) Full possession of civil and political rights
Source: Electoral Code, Art. L44, LO127
https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichCode.do;jsessionid=F68B3CF06BA941E48270531A7F396845.tplgfr23s_1?idSectionTA=LEGISCTA000006148456&cidTexte=LEGITEXT000006070239&dateTexte=20200617
Verified: 2020/06/20
PC008
Independent candidates
Question: Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s):
e . In both presidential and legislative elections
Comments: Art. L44:
Any Frenchman and any Frenchwoman having the quality of voter can make application and be elected, subject to the cases of incapacity or ineligibility envisaged by the law.
Source: Electoral code, L44;
https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichCode.do;jsessionid=F68B3CF06BA941E48270531A7F396845.tplgfr23s_1?idSectionTA=LEGISCTA000006148456&cidTexte=LEGITEXT000006070239&dateTexte=20200617
Constitution, Art. 7
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/France_2008?lang=en
Verified: 2020/06/20
PC012
Public funding of parties
Question: Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s):
b . Direct c . Indirect
Comments:
Source: Law 88-227 of 11 March 1988 on the financial transparency of political life, Art. 8, 9;
Electoral Code, Art. L52-2, L52-11-1, L167
https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichCode.do;jsessionid=F68B3CF06BA941E48270531A7F396845.tplgfr23s_1?cidTexte=LEGITEXT000006070239&dateTexte=20200617
Verified: 2020/06/20
PC015
Question: What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s):
b . Based on result of previous election c . Based on current legislative representation
Comments: Allocations are granted in proportion to votes received in the first round of current elections by each party.
In addition, candidates having obtained at least 5% of the votes are reimbursed for the cost of printing ballots, posters and flyers.
Source: Electoral Code, Art. L167, L52-4;
https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichCode.do;jsessionid=F68B3CF06BA941E48270531A7F396845.tplgfr23s_1?idSectionTA=LEGISCTA000006148459&cidTexte=LEGITEXT000006070239&dateTexte=20200617
Law 88-227 of 11 March 1988 on the financial transparency of political life, Art. 8, 9
Verified: 2020/06/20
PC017
Question: Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Art. L52-8
a) A natural person can make a donation to a candidate if they are of French nationality or if they reside in France. Donations made by a duly identified natural person to finance the campaign of one or more candidates during the same elections may not exceed 4,600 euros.
Source: Electoral Code, Art. L52-8;
https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichCode.do;jsessionid=F68B3CF06BA941E48270531A7F396845.tplgfr23s_1?idSectionTA=LEGISCTA000006148459&cidTexte=LEGITEXT000006070239&dateTexte=20200617
Law 88-227 of 11 March 1988 on the financial transparency of political life
Verified: 2020/06/20
Vote Counting
VC004
Votes are sorted/counted at
Question: Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
Answer:
a . The polling stations
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code, Art. L65
https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichCode.do;jsessionid=9B64B63FCBA694B62F4DC7D7DCC0F066.tplgfr23s_1?cidTexte=LEGITEXT000006070239&dateTexte=20200617
Verified: 2020/06/20
VC011
When are ballots recounted?
Question: Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s):
b . Always recounted
Comments: b) A general counting of votes for each constituency is always carried out by a special commission.
Source: Electoral Code, Art. R107
https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichCode.do;jsessionid=F68B3CF06BA941E48270531A7F396845.tplgfr23s_1?idSectionTA=LEGISCTA000006148648&cidTexte=LEGITEXT000006070239&dateTexte=20200617
Verified: 2020/06/20
Media and Elections
ME037
Criteria for allocating free broadcast time
Question: What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
Answer(s):
d . Based on mixture of principles (specify) e . As agreed by special committee
Comments: d) For European and legislative elections, free broadcast time is allocated to political parties which are represented at the National Assembly.
For presidential elections, according to the principle of equality, all candidates have equal access to free broadcast time.
e) The Supreme Council for Audiovisual Services
Source: Electoral Code, Art. 167-1 (I);
Decree No. 2001-213 of 8 March 2001 implementing Law No. 62-1292 of 6 November 1962 on the election of the President of the Republic, Art. 15;
Official Website of the Supreme Council for Audiovisual Services: http://www.csa.fr/Television/Le-suivi-des-programmes/Le-pluralisme-politique-et-les-campagnes-electorales/Le-pluralisme-en-periode-electorale (2012)
Verified: 2020/06/20
ME059
Television debates
Question: Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s):
a . Yes, in presidential elections b . Yes, in legislative elections
Comments:
Source: Official Website of the Supreme Council for Audiovisual Services: http://www.csa.fr/Television/Le-suivi-des-programmes/Le-pluralisme-politique-et-les-campagnes-electorales/Le-pluralisme-en-periode-electorale
Verified: 2020/06/20
ME062
Blackout period for release of opinion poll results.
Question: What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
Answer:
a . 1 day
Comments: b) Results of pre-election opinion polls shall not be published one day before the elections and on the elections day.
Source: Law No. 77-808 of 19 July 1977 on the publication of opinion polls, Art. 11
Electoral code https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichCode.do;jsessionid=9B64B63FCBA694B62F4DC7D7DCC0F066.tplgfr23s_1?cidTexte=LEGITEXT000006070239&dateTexte=20200617
Verified: 2020/06/20
ME080
Question: Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code, Art L52-4 https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichCode.do;jsessionid=9B64B63FCBA694B62F4DC7D7DCC0F066.tplgfr23s_1?cidTexte=LEGITEXT000006070239&dateTexte=20200617
Verified: 2020/06/20
Direct Democracy
DD002
Direct Democracy Provisions (National Level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy Procedures at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution, Art. 3, 11, 88-5, 89
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/France_2008?lang=en
Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook (2008) http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm
Verified: 2020/06/20
DD003
Mandatory referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution, Art. 3, 11, 88-5, 89;
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/France_2008?lang=en
Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook (2008) http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm
Verified: 2020/06/20
DD004
Optional referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution, Art. 11, 60, 88-5, 89
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/France_2008?lang=en
Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook (2008) http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm
Verified: 2020/06/20
DD005
Citizens' Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution, Art. 3, 11, 60, 88-5, 89;
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/France_2008?lang=en
Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook (2008) http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm
Verified: 2020/06/20
DD006
Agenda Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution, Art. 3, 11, 60, 88-5, 89;
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/France_2008?lang=en
Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook (2008) http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm
Verified: 2020/06/20
DD007
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution, Art. 3, 11, 60, 88-5, 89;
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/France_2008?lang=en
Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook (2008) http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm
Verified: 2020/06/20
DD129
Question: Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer:
a . Always binding
Comments:
Source: Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook (2008) http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm
Official Website of the Constitutional Court: http://www.conseil-constitutionnel.fr/conseil-constitutionnel/francais/documentation/dossiers-thematiques/2005-referendum-traite-constitution-pour-l-europe/textes/textes-relatifs-a-l-organisation-et-au-controle-du-referendum.42850.html (2012);
Constitution, Art. 3, 11, 89
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/France_2008?lang=en
Verified: 2020/06/20
DD130
Question: Are the types of issues to vote upon in a referendum constitutional changes only, other issues only or both constitutional and other issues?
Answer:
c . Both constitutional and other issues
Comments:
Source: Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook (2008) http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm
Constitution, Art. 3, 11, 89;
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/France_2008?lang=en
Official Website of the Constitutional Court: https://www.conseil-constitutionnel.fr/sites/default/files/2018-08/2005_ref_articles_constitution.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2020/06/20
DD131
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook (2008) http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm
Constitution, Art. 72-1;
General Code of regional authorities, Art. LO1112-1 to LO1112-7
Verified: 2020/06/20
Voting Operations
VO003
Electors vote at
Question: Where can electors vote?
Answer(s):
a . At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections f . By mail h . By proxy j . Other
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code, Art. R40, L124, R176-3, R176-4;
https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichCode.do;jsessionid=9B64B63FCBA694B62F4DC7D7DCC0F066.tplgfr23s_1?idSectionTA=LEGISCTA000006148464&cidTexte=LEGITEXT000006070239&dateTexte=20200617
Verified: 2020/06/20
VO004
Voting outside the country is permitted for
Question: Who can vote from outside the country?
Answer(s):
b . Citizens residing outside the country
Comments:
Source: Decree of 20 July 2007 containing various provisions relating to electoral lists and electoral operations abroad;
Official Website of the Ministry of Interior: http://vosdroits.service-public.fr/particuliers/F11257.xhtml (2012);
Electoral Code, Art. R176-3, R176-4
https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichCode.do;jsessionid=9B64B63FCBA694B62F4DC7D7DCC0F066.tplgfr23s_1?cidTexte=LEGITEXT000006070239&dateTexte=20200617
Verified: 2020/06/20
VO005
Locations for voting outside of the country
Question: If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
Answer(s):
b . Consulates d . By proxy e . By mail f . Other
Comments:
Source: Decree of 20 July 2007 containing various provisions relating to electoral lists and electoral operations abroad;
Official Website of the Ministry of Interior: http://vosdroits.service-public.fr/particuliers/F11257.xhtml (2012)
Electoral Code, Art. R176-3, R176-4 https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichCode.do;jsessionid=9B64B63FCBA694B62F4DC7D7DCC0F066.tplgfr23s_1?cidTexte=LEGITEXT000006070239&dateTexte=20200617
Verified: 2020/06/20
VO011
Voting method
Question: How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s):
a . Manually marking of ballots d . Electronic voting machine
Comments: g.) By choosing a ballot paper. One ballot for each candidate or one ballot for each list.
Source: Electoral Code, Art. L57-1, L62 https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichCode.do;jsessionid=9B64B63FCBA694B62F4DC7D7DCC0F066.tplgfr23s_1?cidTexte=LEGITEXT000006070239&dateTexte=20200617
Verified: 2020/06/20
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