The Venice Commission notes that the proposed amendments reinforce the majoritarian component of local electoral legislation, which may result in the further entrenchment of the governing party’s position. While no specific European standards mandate a particular electoral system for the election of local councils, these amendments, when considered within their broader context, do not contribute to the promotion of political pluralism. Moreover, they may undermine the principle of equal suffrage, particularly in relation to the fair allocation of voting power and the assurance of equal opportunities within the electoral process.