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Parliament Rejects Constitutional Court Finding on Ballot Invalidation Rule

Lawmakers voted not to accept a court conclusion concerning whether ballots marked for fewer candidates than the number of seats should be deemed invalid.

Overview

  • Out of 88 members participating, 49 supported a standing committee proposal to reject the Constitutional Court’s 2025 Conclusion No. 04.
  • The court had found that the word “fewer” in Article 72.1 of the 2019 parliamentary election law conflicts with constitutional guarantees of free elections.
  • The court’s conclusion indicated suspension of the disputed wording from March 28, 2025, under applicable procedures.
  • Following the vote, the legislature proceeded to discuss drafts of the Agriculture Law and related legislation, as well as amendments to the Food Law.
  • The autumn regular session opened at the State Palace with an agenda that included the court conclusion and a scheduled question time.