Supporting broad and inclusive participation of mobile EU citizens in municipal elections in Europe
- Stage
- In force, reached 4 Jun 2026
- In force
- In force since 24 Jun 2026 · CELEX 32026L1194
- Transposition deadline
- 25 Jun 2028
- Procedure
- Consultation procedure
- Lead DG
- DG JUST
- Last activity
- 24 Jun 2026
Where it stands
Latest: Published in the Official Journal, 4 Jun 2026.
- 19 Mar 2021
- Inception impact assessment closed: Supporting broad and inclusive participation of mobile EU citizens in municipal elections in Europe, 7 responses · Commission
- 12 Jul 2021
- Public consultation closed: Supporting broad and inclusive participation of mobile EU citizens in municipal elections in Europe, 69 responses · Commission
- 16 Mar 2022
- Feedback on adopted proposal closed: Supporting broad and inclusive participation of mobile EU citizens in municipal elections in Europe, 7 responses · Commission
- 21 Oct 2025
- Retained as a pending proposal in the Commission work programme · Commission
- 4 Jun 2026
- Published in the Official Journal
- Voting result COUNCIL DIRECTIVE laying down detailed arrangements for the exercise of the right to vote and to stand as a candidate in municipal elections for Union citizens residing in a Member State of which they are not nationals (recast) - Adoption of the legislative act - 4177th meeting of the COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION (General Affairs) 26 May 2026, Brussels
Amendments
Tabled on 9 Feb 2023. The texts are in the amendment documents below.
By article
- Annex II – paragraph 1 a (new)1
- Annex II – table 1 a (new)1
- Annex II – title1
- Annex III – paragraph 1 a (new)1
- Annex III – table 1 a (new)1
- Annex III – title1
- Article 10 – paragraph 11
- Article 11 – paragraph 11
- Article 11 – paragraph 21
- Article 11 – paragraph 31
ShowHide 20 more provisions
- Article 11 – paragraph 3 a (new)1
- Article 12 – paragraph 11
- Article 12 – paragraph 2 – introductory part1
- Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point b1
- Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)1
- Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point b b (new)1
- Article 12 – paragraph 3 a (new)1
- Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1</Article>1
- Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 21
- Article 12 – paragraph 41
- Article 131
- Article 14 – paragraph 11
- Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)1
- Article 14 – title1
- Article 15 – paragraph 11
- Article 16 – paragraph 21
- Article 16 – paragraph 31
- Article 16 – paragraph 61
- Article 19 – paragraph 21
- Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)1
Covers 30 of the 74 amendments.
Documents
Newest first. Each opens at its source.
- Report · A9-0005/2023Parliament
- Committee opinion · PE719.611Parliament
- Report · PE736.363Parliament
- Amendments · PE737.413Parliament
- Committee opinion · PE738.428Parliament
- Text adopted · SP(2023)154Parliament
- Text adopted · T9-0038/2023Parliament
Consultations on it
The Commission's Have Your Say consultations linked to this file. Where we publish the positions filed, the title opens them here.
| Consultation | Feedback deadline | Feedback received |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar 2022 | 83 |
Summary
GeneratedThis regulation aims to enhance electoral rights for EU citizens living in another Member State by removing practical barriers to voting in municipal elections. It affects local governments, political parties, and mobile EU citizens. The file is currently in force, having been adopted by the Commission and awaiting implementation.
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