Home > 3.3 Mixed systems > ARMENIA - Joint Opinion on the Draf Electoral Code (As of 18 April 2016)
 
 
 
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Paragraph 22
 

The draft code details the electoral system provided for in Article 89 of the new Constitution for electing National Assembly members. This Article states:


"1. The National Assembly shall consist of at least 101 parliamentarians.


2. In accordance with the procedure prescribed by the Electoral Code, places shall be assigned in the National Assembly for representatives of national minorities.


3. The National Assembly shall be elected by a proportional electoral contest. The Electoral Code shall guarantee the formation of a stable parliamentary majority. If no stable parliamentary majority is formed as a result of the election or by building a political coalition, then a second round of the election may be held. In case a second round is held, it shall be allowed to form new alliances. The restrictions, conditions, and procedure of forming a political coalition shall be prescribed by the Electoral Code."