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Structure of Parliament: Bicameral

Are there legislated quotas...

  • No for the Single/Lower House?
  • No for the Upper House?
  • No at the Sub-national level?

Are there voluntary quotas...

  • Yes adopted by political parties?

Romania

(Romania)

Single/Lower house

Camera Deputatilor / Chamber of Deputies

Total seats:334
Total women:38
% women: 11%
Election year:2008
Electoral System:
Quota Type: Voluntary Political Party Quotas
Election details: IDEA Voter Turnout
IPU Parline

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Last updated 1780-01-01

Voluntary Political Party Quotas*

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Additional information

In 2004 a new electoral law was adopted; candidate lists for parliamentary elections must include both male and female candidates. No specified percentage.

The Democratic Party had proposed introducing quotas for all parties, but this initiative was rejected by the Chamber of Deputies. (IPU 1999a)
Last updated 2009-09-14

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