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"Each Party undertakes, subject to the provisions of Article 9, paragraph 1, to grant to every foreign resident the right to vote and to stand for election in local authority elections, provided that he fulfils the same legal requirements as apply to nationals and furthermore has been a lawful and habitual resident in the State concerned for the 5 years preceding the elections."

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CoE: Convention on the Participation of Foreigners in Public Life at Local Level, art. 6.1

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Convention on the Participation of Foreigners in Public Life at Local Level

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Residency requirements should not be excessive, or may be considered discriminatory.
The right to vote in local elections may be extended to foreign residents.