Topics for discussion:

  • Electoral systems for national and local elections (electoral system, chosen by the President of Ukraine and the activity of President’s working group).
  • Opinions and comments of the Venice commission and OSCE concerning the bill “On Elections of the People’s Deputies of Ukraine”.
  • Principles of election commissions and district formation.
  • Electoral systems that are already practiced in Ukraine.

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Polling questions and answers

Polling No.1

Which electoral system gives more possibility for transparent election of regional representatives to the Parliament?

Answers: A1 – mixed election system, А2 – proportional system with open regional lists.

Polling No.2

Should parliamentary parties / factions have preferences when forming district and precinct election commissions?

Answers: B1 – yes, В2 – no.

Polling No.3

When should be formed electoral districts?

Answers: C1 – in advance, C2 – before elections.

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