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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Voting rights treaty with Poland

03 June 2020 · Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Proposed by Wendy Morton Con Aldridge-Brownhills

Democracy & Elections

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At a glance

Key points

  • The UK and Poland have signed a bilateral agreement to secure voting rights for UK nationals in Polish local elections.
  • The Minister is laying a copy of the latest agreement in both Houses of Parliament.
  • This agreement builds on existing voting rights arrangements with twelve other European countries.

Issue summary

The statement discusses a bilateral agreement between the UK and Poland to secure voting rights for UK nationals in Polish local elections.

Action requested

The Minister is announcing the laying of a copy of the latest agreement with Poland regarding voting rights in both Houses of Parliament. This builds on existing agreements with Spain, Portugal, Luxembourg, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Ireland, Lithuania, Netherlands, Slovakia, Slovenia and Sweden.

Key facts

  • Government reached a bilateral agreement with Poland on 29 May.
  • Agreement allows UK Nationals to stand in local elections in Poland.
  • Similar agreements exist with Spain, Portugal, Luxembourg, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Ireland, Lithuania, Netherlands, Slovakia, Slovenia and Sweden.
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