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Other political associations

Contrary to Bundestag Elections other political associations may participate on European Parliament Elections. They shall meet the following four prerequisites. They must 

  • have organized memberships,
  • participate in the forming of the political will,
  • aim to work in popular assemblies,
  • have their seat, management, activity and members in the territories of the member states of the European Union.

They do not, however, have to meet the other prerequisites laid down in the Act on Political Parties. Even though they must have organized memberships, this organization does not need to have the persistence of a party aiming to be active on a long-term basis. The goal to participate in popular assemblies does not mean that the political association must nominate candidates for election to all popular assemblies within its area of activity. An activity within the area of the European Union does not mean that the political association must be active throughout the area of the EU. It is sufficient for it to be active in one of the member states of the European Union.

Legal bases

Section 8 (1) of the European Elections Act (EuWG)
Section 32 of the European Electoral Regulations (EuWO)

Last update: 1 July 2016