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"[States should foster citizen participation in the electoral process by] facilitating the participation in the electoral process of citizens living abroad, subject to restrictions in accordance with the law, such as duration of residence abroad, whilst ensuring that, if polling stations are set up abroad, their establishment is based on transparent criteria. "

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CoE (Parliamentary Assembly): Resolution 1897(2012) on Ensuring Greater Democracy in Elections, para. 8.1.12

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Resolution 1897(2012) on Ensuring Greater Democracy in Elections

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The right to vote in local elections may be extended to foreign residents.
Provisions should be made for absentee registrants.
Accommodation to vote should be made for voters with special needs, including eligible voters currently out of the country.