Directive (EU) 2026/1194COM(2021)733

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
Lead DG: DG JUST
Last activity: 4 Jun 2026

5 entries · record as of 14 Sept 2026

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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

1 consultation

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Consultation	Feedback deadline	Feedback received
Supporting broad and inclusive participation of mobile EU citizens in municipal elections in Europe Who filed what · Follow the consultation	16 Mar 2022	83

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This 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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