Electoral System – Presidential elections

By |2019-06-29T09:57:47+00:00June 29th, 2019|Categories: Institutional Framework|

The electoral system and the basic arrangements for the election of the President of the Republic are laid down in the Constitution, in Articles 39 to 45. Article 39 stipulates that the President shall be elected by universal secret ballot. The candidate that secures more than 50% of the valid votes is elected. Thus, a [...]