From a comparative perspective, two different approaches can be observed: in some countries, the constitutional court exercises a general control function over the elections25 that can also be interpreted as carrying the competence to cancel election results. In other countries, there are more specific regulations on dispute resolution that explicitly define the scope of sanctions (including the cancellation of elections).26 Under both approaches, in general the court does not act ex officio but rather upon request or application by groups of voters, political groups, candidates or other State organs.