See also special areas
At a glance
Structure of Parliament: Bicameral
Are there legislated quotas...
- Yes for the Single/Lower House?
- No for the Upper House?
- Yes at the Sub-national level?
Are there voluntary quotas...
- Yes adopted by political parties?
Slovenia
(Republic of Slovenia)
Single/Lower house
Drzavni Zbor / National Assembly
| Total seats: | 90 |
| Total women: | 12 |
| % women: | 13% |
| Election year: | 2008 |
| Electoral System: | |
| Quota Type: | Legislated Candidate Quotas |
| Election details: |
IDEA Voter Turnout
IPU Parline |
| Legal source | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Quota type: Legislated Candidate Quotas |
Electoral law | The 2006 National Assembly Elections Act, in Article 43, provides a minimum of 35 percent gender; if this is not a case the electoral commision shall reject the list. In the tranistional period the act provides that at first national assembly elections, which will be held after the act enters into force, the minimum percentage of candidates of both sexes shall be 25 percent. |
| Legal Sanctions for Non-Compliance: | Electoral law | Rejection of the list. |
| Rank order/placement rules: | Electoral law | No data available |
Sources | Additional information | Contact us
Last updated 1780-01-01
Quota at the Sub-National Level
| Quota Type: | Legislated Candidate Quotas |
| Legal source | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Quota type: Legislated Candidate Quotas |
Constitution | In 2005 a new electoral law stipulates a 20 percent quota for local elections in 2006. The quota will increase to 30 percent for the 2010 election and 40 percent for the 2014 election. |
| Legal Sanctions for Non-Compliance: | Electoral law | Rejection of the list. |
| Rank order/placement rules: | Electoral law | Every third candidate on electoral lists must be of the under-represented sex. |
Sources | Additional information | Contact us
Last updated 1780-01-01
