b. Right to stand for election
As regards the proportionality of the interference, the Venice Commission refers to its arguments above. In addition, it is to be noted that Section e of the Guidelines prohibits lustration measures on elective offices “unless the candidate for election so requests”. The voters’ right to elect whomever they wish is the basis of a democracy. Any exception to this eminent principle should be exceptionally motivated in each individual case on the basis of the particular circumstances. |