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Section 39.
 

The information gathered by the rapporteurs clearly suggests that further measures will be necessary in the future to ensure proportionality, equal voting power and equality of opportunity. However, in accordance with the principle of stability of electoral law,[51] such a further reform should not be implemented less than one year before the next elections – unless it is based on consensus between government and opposition and on broad public consultations, and in line with international electoral standards. It appears very unlikely that a further reform based on such consultations and on a political consensus could be implemented prior to the April 2026 parliamentary elections. The Venice Commission therefore recommends that such a reform be adopted after the 2026 parliamentary elections, but well in advance – at least one year – of the following elections, based on broad consensus after extensive public consultations with all relevant stakeholders.