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When discussing the justification of the measure, it should be noted that in the previous parliamentary elections in 2016, the share of unattributed votes amounted to 19.82%, the average being 12.85% in five elections held between 1999 and 2016. Combined with the envisaged prohibition of party blocks, this number risks to increase further, raising serious concerns regarding the principle of equality of vote effect. It can well be argued that the prohibition of blocks will further reduce the chances for small parties’ voters to be represented in Parliament.