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Electoral/Political Party Reform – 2002

On 14 June 2002, Macedonia’s parliament approved two new election laws related to voting procedures and minority rights. According to constitutional reforms, deputies in the 120-seat Macedonian parliament will be elected by voters choosing from among parties rather than individual candidates. The reform also revised the ballot by allowing the use of Macedonian and Albanian flag symbols to differentiate between parties. The legislative changes also divide Macedonia into six election regions rather than 120.