Changes Introducing Quotas for General Elections in Force

Ljubljana, 9 August - Amendments to the general elections act introducing women quotas, which were passed by parliament on 11 July, entered into force on Wednesday. A transitional provision sets a 25% quota for the 2008 elections, rising to the final 35% in 2012.

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