B. Forfeiture of mandate

Article 91(4)(8) provides for “early retirement of a deputy” upon obtaining citizenship of another state. The issue of dual citizenship has recently received attention from the European Court of Human Rights. Considering the recent evolution of the case law of the European Court of Human Rights, the forfeiture of a mandate upon the acquisition of a second citizenship may be deemed contrary to human rights principles.[1] The Venice Commission and the OSCE/ODIHR recommend Article 91(4)(8) be reassessed in light of emerging developments concerning restrictions on suffrage rights due to holding dual citizenship.

[1] See European Court of Human Rights’ Judgment Tănase v. Moldova, 27 April 2010.