#2021-1739Decree No. 2021-1739 of December 22, 2021 on the Election of the President of the Republic
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This decree adjusts the procedures for the presidential election in France, specifically touching on proxy voting and rules for French citizens voting abroad. It adjusts several articles from previous decrees for clarity and efficiency in managing voting logistics. Additionally, it makes certain references applicable to New Caledonia and aligns protocols for referendums and elections. The law impacts government entities handling elections, especially those abroad, requiring updates to their operational procedures.
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Key Changes
- Replaces and modifies proxy voting procedures for French citizens abroad.
- Updates and aligns rules applicable to New Caledonia.
- Repeals certain articles and references to streamline electoral processes.
Obligations
What this law requires
The authority responsible for drafting the proxy must transmit relevant information about the principal and the agent by email to the ambassador or consular official in charge of organizing the voting operations.
The authority responsible for establishing a proxy vote must send the details of the principal and the proxy via email to the ambassador or consular chief in charge of organizing voting operations.
The provisions of Section 3 of Chapter II of Decree No. 2005-1613 regarding consular electoral lists and the voting of French citizens living outside France shall apply to the voting of French citizens abroad for a referendum.
The provisions of section 3 of chapter II of decree no. 2005-1613 are applicable for the voting of French citizens living abroad for a referendum.
Update legal references in voting regulations as specified in this decree to reflect current legal texts.