The amendments to the Electoral Code adopted on 1 April 2021 would simplify the electoral system. Even though the abolishment of the territorial candidates lists does not alter the electoral system proper, it does appear to formally change the way votes are turned into mandates in terms of geographical representation. In this sense, the abolishment of the territorial candidate lists appears to be a change of a fundamental element of the electoral system shortly before the election. However, the simplification of the proportional electoral system appears to enjoy a broad support by most of the political forces and the civil society. It is also significant that the changes had been discussed and prepared for a long time following an inclusive and transparent political process. One of the arguments justifying this change is the need to reduce regional inequalities in the value of the ballot. Although the next parliamentary elections would take place in less than three months, in purely technical terms the new system does not seem to have a major impact either on the capacity of the electoral administration to organise such elections, or on the understanding of the procedures by the voters.