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"To ensure that the will of the people serves as the basis of the authority of government, the participating States will: (7.3) guarantee universal and equal suffrage to adult citizens."

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OSCE: Document of the Copenhagen Meeting of the Conference on the Human Dimension of the CSCE, para. 7.3

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Document of the Copenhagen Meeting of the Conference on the Human Dimension of the CSCE

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Elections must be held by universal suffrage.
Elections must be held by equal suffrage.
Limits on individuals wishing to run for office may only be based on objective and reasonable criteria, including citizenship.