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"In the light of these considerations, the Assembly calls on Council of Europe member and observer States, and States whose parliaments enjoy observer or partner for democracy status with the Parliamentary Assembly to: (…) 7.6. with regard to active participation in elections: (…) 7.6.3. provide candidates with disabilities with additional financial support to cover the extra costs they might incur for carrying out electoral campaigns."

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CoE (Parliamentary Assembly): Resolution 2155(2017) on Political Rights of Persons with Disabilities: A Democratic Issue, para. 7.6.3

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Resolution 2155(2017) on Political Rights of Persons with Disabilities: A Democratic Issue

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Political parties could support the participation of persons with disabilities by involving them as members, nominating on electable positions on candidate lists, targetted financial support, and making campaign events and programmes accessible.