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"When parties are required to show minimum levels of support, they should be given adequate time to collect and submit signatures. It is good practice that the number of required signatures does not exceed one per cent of the total number of registered voters in a constituency."

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OSCE (ODIHR), CoE (Venice Commission): Guidelines on Political Party Regulation, Second Edition, para. 196

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Guidelines on Political Party Regulation, Second Edition

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Limits on individuals wishing to run for office may only be based on objective and reasonable criteria, including support from a minimum number of citizens.