Out-of-Country Campaigning
This report delivers a comprehensive review of out-of-country campaign regulations across all 27 EU Member States. It synthesises legislative analyses, international standards and interviews to map rules on campaign events, media and public gatherings beyond national borders.
By comparing approaches—from prohibitions to equal allocation mechanisms—it uncovers regulatory gaps and highlights best practices. Geared towards policymakers, election administrators, diplomatic actors and civil-society practitioners, it offers actionable guidance on cross-border electoral engagement. Whether drafting legislation, planning diaspora outreach or advising on international cooperation, readers will find targeted analysis and practical recommendations.
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Introduction
1. Methodology
2. International obligations and standards for OCV
3. Campaigning by foreign candidates and political parties: Tendencies and challenges
4. Practices identified through interviews
5. Key considerations, conclusions and recommendations
6 to 32. Country chapters: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
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