Specific amendments, however, deserve further consideration. In the political party coalitions – which are now joint lists -, one political party has to have the leading role (Article 65 (3) of the Electoral Code). In case the small political parties would prefer to have a co-operation based on parity, such coalitions are not allowed. While there are no international standards pertaining to the modalities of presenting joint candidates’ lists, the Venice Commission and ODIHR were informed about the discontent of smaller parties vis-à-vis equality of the coalition partners. It is important to note that the principle of equal suffrage guaranteed by international treaties and standards, such as Article 25 of the ICCPR and the First Protocol to the ECHR, Article 3 does not directly apply to the relations between the coalition partners, unless specific rules discriminating individuals in their right to stand for election are in place.