To the changes to election to local government The Minister of the Interior reported Theodore Lebanesespeaking on his TV SKAI Friday morning (2/5).

As he said, “something has not changed yet, as the new Code of Administration is currently being drawn up, a comprehensive effort containing every aspect of responsibilities.” Asked if the second round of the election is abolished, the minister clarified that it is intention to “go to a rationale for a round, where the election of the mayor will end on a Sunday”.

“You know, it is not at all pleasant to be elected mayors on the second Sunday with 25% and 30%. I think it is much more mature to go to the logic of a round, as is the overwhelming majority of EU countries, “as he pointed out and added:

“We have seen cases where mayor were elected with 100 and 50 votes difference from the first round. So legitimacy is something that works in democracy and works in an effective way. We will allow the voter to give a second alternative vote to be taken into account in specific circumstances. That is, if the combination he voted has come out third, fourth, fifth, then it will be taken into account. “

The minister informed that this would apply in the municipal elections in November 2028. “It is much more appropriate to discuss the change of the electoral system and take a step ahead of going again as in some other governments shortly before the election depending on what a government is in. What we do is in the interest of the good mayors and those who can convince the world that they have a meaningful proposal for their place. “