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Voting rights treaty with Poland
03 June 2020
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
At a Glance
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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