Georgia – New electoral system

Civil Georgia is reporting details of the new electoral system in the country. Apparently, agreement was reached between the ruling National Movement party and both the Christian-Democratic Movement (CDM) and the New Rights Party. However, six opposition parties have rejected the new system.

The two main elements of the reforms are an increase in the number of deputies from 150 to 190 and a split whereby 83 seats will be elected in single-member plurality districts and 107 will be elected proportionally on the basis of a list system. The current split is 75/75. The increase in the number of seats will have to be approved in a referendum.

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