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"The legal framework should reflect universal and regional standards for a democratic and meaningful election process…. The choice of an election system is of course one of the most fundamental decisions for any democracy."

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EU: Handbook for European Union Election Observation Missions, First Edition, p. 57

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While no electoral system is prescribed by international law, the system chosen must be consistent with international obligations and should be clearly stated in law.