See also special areas
At a glance
Structure of Parliament: Unicameral
Are there legislated quotas...
- Yes for the Single/Lower House?
- No at the Sub-national level?
Are there voluntary quotas...
- No adopted by political parties?
Albania
(Republic of Albania)
Single/Lower house
Kuvendi / Assembly
| Total seats: | 140 |
| Total women: | 23 |
| % women: | 16% |
| Election year: | 2009 |
| Electoral system: | MMP |
| Quota type: | Legislated Candidate Quotas |
| Election details: |
IDEA Voter Turnout
IPU Parline |
| Legal source | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Quota type: Legislated Candidate Quotas |
Electoral law | In July 2008 a law on gender equality was passed in parliament: No list can have more than 70 percent of candidates from the same sex. A regional proportional representation electoral system has been adopted for the next elections in 2009. |
| Legal sanctions for non-compliance: | Electoral law | A financial penalty: A party that does not comply with the law with get its contribution by the state for the electoral campaign reduced with up to 10 percent. |
| Rank order/placement rules: | N/A | No data available |
Sources | Additional information | Contact us
Last updated 2009-09-14
