(1) Candidates may be proposed, under the conditions laid down by this Law, by registered political parties and coalitions of parties (hereinafter: political parties), and by groups of citizens.

(2) On behalf of a political party or a group of citizens, the proposal referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article may be put forward only by the person authorized for this by the political party or the group of citizens.

(3) On behalf of a coalition of parties, the proposal referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article may be put forward by two authorized persons at most.