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President: No
Electoral System (Chamber 1): List Proportional Representation
Voting age: 18
Compulsory/voluntary voting: Voting is compulsory and regulated in the constitution
Electoral Management model: Governmental
Voting outside the country is permitted for: Citizens residing outside the country Citizens outside the country (including those on vacation)



Belgium

Belgium





 

Belgium

Description of Electoral System

(Courtesy of IFES election guide)

The monarchy is hereditary. In the Senate (Senaat / Senat), 40 members are elected by direct popular vote to serve a 4-year term and 31 members are elected by indirect vote to serve a 4-year term. In Chamber of Deputies (Volksvertegenwoordigers / Chambre des Representants), 150 members are elected by popular vote via proportional representation to serve a 4-year term.

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